Tell me more about Shetlands, Romney, and Jacobs

[purplequeenvt]

I love my Shetlands! They are very unique and personable and they come in many different colors and patterns. We had a lot of parasite problems last summer with the rest of our sheep, but the Shetlands (the lambs in particular) didn't have as much of an issue. They do tend to be flightier than more domesticated breeds (like the Romney), but it is very easy to win them over because they are immensely curious.

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

I love my Shetlands! They are very unique and personable and they come in many different colors and patterns. We had a lot of parasite problems last summer with the rest of our sheep, but the Shetlands (the lambs in particular) didn't have as much of an issue. They do tend to be flightier than more domesticated breeds (like the Romney), but it is very easy to win them over because they are immensely curious.

Now that I am happy to hear! And especially happy about them being curious. I bet i can win my ewe over in a heart beat

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

Ok, ill have pictures for you all tomorrow!
But, since im going to pick up my Shetland lamb, does anyone have any tips as to what I should look out for when I see her? Besides hooves and obvious coughing or runny nose sick stuff.

 

[Southern by choice]

check for lice/mites also check ears, mouth

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

check for lice/mites also check ears, mouth

Mouth? Like the outside for soars or the teeth? >_> That's probably a stupid question...

 

[Royd Wood]

Whats up

Romneys - very unlikly contenders for foot rot, very strong resistance to worms, the fleece is naturally crimped and in demand.
Perfect choice for strictly grassfed operations, will stay loyal to boundry fences.
Meat wise - lots of very tender tasty (not strong) lamb with many of our customers claiming its the best lamb they've ever had and I agree with them on that.

oh then there's the cute side

and the "Look at me strut my stuff" side

3.30am lamb watch - nothing except beltching - try again at 5.30 and build more jugs tomorrow as they're all going to lamb on the same day

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

Whats up

Romneys - very unlikly contenders for foot rot, very strong resistance to worms, the fleece is naturally crimped and in demand.
Perfect choice for strictly grassfed operations, will stay loyal to boundry fences.
Meat wise - lots of very tender tasty (not strong) lamb with many of our customers claiming its the best lamb they've ever had and I agree with them on that.

oh then there's the cute side

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/1463_and_lambs_009.jpg

and the "Look at me strut my stuff" side

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/1463_farm_shots_042.jpg

3.30am lamb watch - nothing except beltching - try again at 5.30 and build more jugs tomorrow as they're all going to lamb on the same day

And once again the Romneys sound perfect!
Good luck with your lamb watch! Hopefully they will pop for you!

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=306794#p306794 And I brought the Shetland home today! Pictures as promised