Herd Completed
Our sheep herd was completed today. Dixie, our mentor and good friend is planning a move out of state and her sheep can’t go with her. We took her up on her offer of buying 4 of her yearling Marino Ewes.
We went over and got 2 yearlings and 2 lambs. The ewe that had quads is one that we picked up today along with the 2 remaining lambs from the set of quads. We will get the remaining 2 tomorrow. That will round out our herd at 1 Ram and 7 Ewes. Out of those 7 ewes, at least 2 are due to lamb in July and maybe a 3 also. Not real sure will just have to wait and see.
In the process of rounding them up to catch them, they made a break for it and I tried to chase them back the other direction. Well, needless to say, I will never get in front of 13 sheep and a bunch of lambs again. Naturally, no camera, but from the way everyone was laughing as I picked myself up off the ground and brushed off the sand, it must have been a sight. Now I know what it feels like to be run over and the bruises on my ribs that could resemble sheep hoof marks are proof.
Needless to say, the next time they want to run by me, I will move over and let them go where they want to.
These 13 sheep probably weighed between 100 and 150 and there were only a couple that didn’t run right over me. Humm, no wonder I feel a little sore. Oh well, live, learn and nurse the bruises. lol
Will get some pictures of the new comers when they all get here.
Right now its time to take this bruised and battered body to bed.
Cindy
