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Post by oliverman on Feb 28, 2015 20:02:11 GMT -5
It really wasn't too cold for me, as it wasn't windy in the barn and I have become accustomed to dressing in enough layers for the cold. Today concluded the second coldest February on record here. Bare hands are a bit of a problem, so I appreciated my wife's old hair dryer and the electrical outlet in the barn.
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Post by ncgarden on Mar 1, 2015 6:19:39 GMT -5
Congratulations!!! I am always fond of a baby animal and am proud that you were able to move them back out of the house so quickly!!
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Post by oliverman on Mar 24, 2015 21:10:35 GMT -5
Another new one last Thursday morning.
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Post by brownrexx on Mar 25, 2015 7:19:12 GMT -5
Unbelievably cute. I never eat lamb in the first place but I definitely could not eat it now!
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Post by oliverman on Mar 25, 2015 16:36:26 GMT -5
Once they reach market weight, they are not as cute. Much like cattle.
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Apr 7, 2015 6:25:21 GMT -5
Isn't it adorable!
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Post by oliverman on Apr 25, 2015 19:27:48 GMT -5
Here is another set of twins born last night.
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Post by OregonRed on Apr 26, 2015 10:01:11 GMT -5
awww, so cuuute
pardon my ignorance -- what's the difference (other than coat) between sheep and goat?
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Post by oliverman on Apr 26, 2015 10:26:54 GMT -5
Mostly behavior. Sheep have a rather intense flocking instinct, while goats will be more independent. Goats are more of browsers, while sheep prefer grazing close to the ground.
Interestingly, the sheep we have have a coat much like a goat and shed every spring.
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Post by OregonRed on Apr 26, 2015 10:46:20 GMT -5
yes, I was noticing the coat, I figured it was recently sheered or something.
so you raise sheep for? sale? I read you sell to market in some of your threads. I have a pet food supplier that grows animals for pet food: mutton is on her list. (I make my own raw pet food)
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Post by oliverman on Apr 28, 2015 0:14:34 GMT -5
Yes, we raise sheep for sale. Most are sold locally to ethnic buyers. Ones that I am unable to sell that way are sold through the buying pool of the big packing company. Interestingly, I have received at least one inquiry from someone who wanted one for pet food.
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