Working The Sheep
Just in case "Lambing 2008" hasn't totally put you off the idea of owning
sheep, I thought a photo documentary of a typical work day would do the trick.
But Seriously Folks... In order to fully enjoy your animals, you must attend to
their needs, be it vaccinations, worming, or foot-trimming. Healthy sheep are
happy sheep, which makes for happy shepherds. It is work, but the payoff is in
the bright sunshine, the warm breeze, the scents of new-mown hay and sweet
clover, the early morning birdsong, the association of friends and family, and
the knowledge that at the end of the day, you have made one corner of the
world a better place. Happy shepherding!
sheep, I thought a photo documentary of a typical work day would do the trick.
But Seriously Folks... In order to fully enjoy your animals, you must attend to
their needs, be it vaccinations, worming, or foot-trimming. Healthy sheep are
happy sheep, which makes for happy shepherds. It is work, but the payoff is in
the bright sunshine, the warm breeze, the scents of new-mown hay and sweet
clover, the early morning birdsong, the association of friends and family, and
the knowledge that at the end of the day, you have made one corner of the
world a better place. Happy shepherding!
Here are the sheep still strolling in the wrong direction, but they've run out of acreage, so we've
got 'em licked. Below, we have them all moving in the right direction (back to where we
started from) in a fairly orderly fashion.
got 'em licked. Below, we have them all moving in the right direction (back to where we
started from) in a fairly orderly fashion.
Just in case "Lambing 2008" hasn't totally put you off the idea of owning
sheep, I thought a photo documentary of a typical work day would do the trick.
But Seriously Folks... In order to fully enjoy your animals, you must attend to
their needs, be it vaccinations, worming, or foot-trimming. Healthy sheep are
happy sheep, which makes for happy shepherds. It is work, but the payoff is in
the bright sunshine, the warm breeze, the scents of new-mown hay and sweet
clover, the early morning birdsong, the association of friends and family, and
the knowledge that at the end of the day, you have made one corner of the
world a better place. Happy shepherding!
sheep, I thought a photo documentary of a typical work day would do the trick.
But Seriously Folks... In order to fully enjoy your animals, you must attend to
their needs, be it vaccinations, worming, or foot-trimming. Healthy sheep are
happy sheep, which makes for happy shepherds. It is work, but the payoff is in
the bright sunshine, the warm breeze, the scents of new-mown hay and sweet
clover, the early morning birdsong, the association of friends and family, and
the knowledge that at the end of the day, you have made one corner of the
world a better place. Happy shepherding!
Here we are, going out to bring the sheep in to
the barn, which is where they all were before
they saw us. Now they're heading for the
"Back 40" in typical sheepish fashion. This is
how they roll - no use getting upset about it. I
had to close the gates, which is why I'm trailing
behind. Speaking of which, who knew??? I'm
going to have to lay off the chips and salsa!!!
Our crew at this time consists of myself, Tom,
Kelsey, Pat, and Heather (who is taking the
pictures). Note the stylish apparel.
the barn, which is where they all were before
they saw us. Now they're heading for the
"Back 40" in typical sheepish fashion. This is
how they roll - no use getting upset about it. I
had to close the gates, which is why I'm trailing
behind. Speaking of which, who knew??? I'm
going to have to lay off the chips and salsa!!!
Our crew at this time consists of myself, Tom,
Kelsey, Pat, and Heather (who is taking the
pictures). Note the stylish apparel.
Here's Tom walking back
to the alley after chasing
some lambs that jumped
through the electric fence
wires that we use to
create rotational
paddocks. We're still
working out the kinks in
our system, and have
discovered that the least
bit of slack in the wire is
an invitation to the lambs
(and certain ewes) to go
where the grass is
greener. This year we're
putting in wood posts at
the corners so we can pull
the wires tighter.
to the alley after chasing
some lambs that jumped
through the electric fence
wires that we use to
create rotational
paddocks. We're still
working out the kinks in
our system, and have
discovered that the least
bit of slack in the wire is
an invitation to the lambs
(and certain ewes) to go
where the grass is
greener. This year we're
putting in wood posts at
the corners so we can pull
the wires tighter.
Mission accomplished!
Here we are at the half-way
point - another few feet, and
the fence is woven wire so
there's only one way to go!
We now have things well in
hand, with everybody moving
steadily toward the barn.
Looks like its going to be a
good day!
point - another few feet, and
the fence is woven wire so
there's only one way to go!
We now have things well in
hand, with everybody moving
steadily toward the barn.
Looks like its going to be a
good day!