Category Archives: sheep

sheepie update

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Just another day on the farm

So FF and Puff Daddy are doing great, Puff has totally got this figured out and is now able to walk down and back from the barn, his only issue is that he a brat and thinks that everyone “must” … Continue reading →

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Sad Morning in the Barn

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Just another day on the farm

I am struggling to write this post, and have started it twice now, I know that when we choose to write and share parts or glimpe’s into our lives in this way, its just that.. moments in time written up … Continue reading →

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Chores, New Lamb and Sheep Milk

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Just another day on the farm

Its been a busy morning so far.. first my ear does not have blisters, or white spots, and while its tender, it’s doing well today, just needs to be treated gently while it heals. I am craving rubarb, which means that … Continue reading →

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Got it figured out! -Sheep Milk/Lamb Update

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Just another day on the farm

So we got a pattern now and there might just be enough extra for a little bit of fresh sheep yogurt to appear soon.. We are milking twice a day, Puff getting a nice big meal by nursing off the … Continue reading →

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Sneaky Hay Baby Lamb

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Just another day on the farm

So went out last night to milk an there was very little to have, see I had a ewe (carmel that looked like she was likely to start labour in the next while so I moved FF in with spot … Continue reading →

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Sheep Milk

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Just another day on the farm

http://www.sheep101.info/dairy.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheep_milk Puffy is doing well this morning, an FF milk has increased, she gave 1 an half cups at the last night milking and this morning she gave 2 an half cups. Puffy’s stomach lining will only take his … Continue reading →

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First Lambs have arrived.

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Just another day on the farm

Well, its been a crazy busy day, the morning was very full, getting ready to head out to friends this evening, so we went to do barn chores in early afternoon, and Funny Face ewe was clearly in labour, she is … Continue reading →

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What’cha think?

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Just another day on the farm

Carmel says.. What’cha think Farmer Ma, do I have Single, Twins or Triplets??

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Lamb Bone Broth Recipe

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Just another day on the farm

These are the nice meaty bones left over after taking the meat off two small lamb shoulder roasts.. Here is my best trick, you need to roast your bones before you simmer them all day long to make your broth, … Continue reading →

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How do you know its freezing Rain?

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Just another day on the farm

Check out that frosting on the back of the sheep, who have been out having their breakfast at the hay bales..Got to love that the hair sheep grow wool for the winter, if you dug your fingers into her coat, … Continue reading →

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