tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290161222024-03-06T21:00:02.597-08:00farmjournalThe life and times of our seriously happy sheep,who run www.homesteadwoolandgiftfarm.com!Homestead Wool & Gift Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620924637203458273noreply@blogger.comBlogger438125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29016122.post-14226312610270668602014-01-08T17:26:00.003-08:002014-01-08T17:26:23.330-08:00Free at last!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Bobbi and Simon wanted to know if Lincoln could come out and play today?</div>
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Today was warmer, sunny and Lincoln just could not contain himself. SO, I dropped his leash when we were working in the sheep pasture. Here's what happened!</div>
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A happy game of racing around the hay bales- game started by Bobbi! </div>
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Snow Angels!</div>
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Shakin' things up!</div>
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Love love love LOVE snow!</div>
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Tired out and ready for lunch- and a nap! </div>
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It was so awesome to get outside and have warm enough weather to let Lincoln rip. I have no idea how long he was chained but I am guessing a long long time. He is familiar with the pasture now and already checked out the patrol perimeter. By the time I finished puttering in the barn, Lincoln ate all his lunch and was sleeping in his bed already. We can't leave him loose unsupervised with the sheep for a while but we certainly will have a great time watching him re-gain his confidence. </div>
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Bobbi is re-gaining her confidence too. What a gift. She's aged so quickly since we lost Andrew. Seeing her initiate play games and look happy made my day even better. </div>
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Homestead Wool & Gift Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620924637203458273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29016122.post-21035126131815304672014-01-07T18:15:00.000-08:002014-01-07T18:15:51.923-08:00Rescue....<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>...<i> to free or deliver from confinement, violence, danger, or evil.<br />(as defined by Webster's Dictionary)</i></b><br />
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I think a lot about the definition of 'rescue'. Not all of our animal friends find their way here via Webster's definition of the word. I would like to add a few definitions via The Ryan Dictionary. There are so many ways to be involved in rescue. Here are a few things I would add to Webster's dictionary about where our animal friends come from.</div>
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You probably all know by now we lost our Great Pyrenees Andrew in August to bone cancer. We purchased Andrew and his sister Bobbi 11 years ago to protect our sheep. We found a much bigger farm and the coyotes sounded like a big old horror film around sunset! Yikes! Bobbi and Andrew were 6 months old when we brought them home. Andrew walked right into the flock and did his job. Bobbi was a wild child who loved to chase the sheep. "Playing" in Pyr puppy minds. They are puppies til they are almost 2, she magically stopped the chasing (probably not due to our training abilities- just because she chose to be done?). From then on they worked together and were never apart. Their cute fluffy selves were also happy to go for walks with us and to be hugged and hugged. Knock on wood we have never lost a sheep to predators. They worked as partners. Both with big booming barks. Bobbi patrolled the perimeter of the pastures, barking and being sure the coyotes stayed on their own side of the fence. Andrew always stayed back between Bobbi & the sheep. They were amazing to watch. Dedicated to the flock and I have no doubt if I had any trouble myself, they would be over the fence in a heart beat. Andrew was stoic, regal and his eyes had an old, wise soul looking out. We are still devastated that he had to leave us. </div>
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Carrying around a load of guilt after a loss seems to be my 'normal'. Healing the hole in my soul after losing one of my friends takes so long. They each take a little piece of me with them. Four days after we lost Andrew, Odin the 6 month old Great Pyrenees crossed our path. He had a wonderful home with a couple in downtown Milwaukee. They always wanted a Pyr, did tons of research and went to visit a farmer who had a 'perfect' pet prospect. They bought Odin and brought him home to the city. They taught him obedience, clicker trained him and wonderful manners. However, many Pyrs are just not cut out to be pets and keeping him occupied was tough. They wanted what was best for Odin. As much as they loved him, they knew he would be happier on a farm. I never thought we would bring a dog home so soon after losing Andrew but seemed to be an ironic bit of fate. He was a wonderful dog and we adored him too. He was wild, sweet, busy and loved loved snow. He would have been 1 this month but we had to put him to sleep a few days after Christmas. He had a brain lesion/tumor he was probably born with that caused uncontrollable seizures. We had no choice but to let him go. In all honesty, he probably would have ended up as a house/guard the yard Pyr. He loved his naps on the couch, playing with his favorite squeaky toy named Lamb Chop and spent most of his time inside hiding his stash of toys and bones around the house. When he came inside, he always checked first to see if the stash was still where he left it. Then his 90 pound self turned into a pile of mush, lap dog and took over the couch, stretching even his toes to take up the entire thing- just in case you wanted to sit there too. </div>
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He would have been 1 this month but we had to put him to sleep a few days after Christmas. He had a brain lesion/tumor he was probably born with that caused uncontrollable seizures. We had no choice but to let him go. I think he was sent to us to help us get over some of our grief about Andrew. He kept us busy, exhausted and entertained. I miss my dog. So much.</div>
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Once again we found ourselves with a giant gap in our lives. A few weeks before Christmas we got a call about a Great Pyrenees at a neighboring farm who was in a bad situation. We got side tracked because of the sadness around Christmas. Two days after Odin left us, the weather men predicted unbelievable bitter weather. As we found out more of this dog's situation there was no way we could leave him there so we decided to go meet him. He will be 3 in April and had been at that farm since he was 6 months old. Not fixed so he liked to roam, which led to him being chained to a post with the sheep. Then the sheep were sold so he was chained in a dark barn loft all alone, no food, water or bedding. He definitely needed a grooming and lots of food. But really? 2 days after losing Odin?</div>
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There was no way we were leaving him there even before we left. We knew that. When they brought him out of the loft, this beautiful dog who never even had a name put his paws on Jim's shoulders and just looked and looked into his eyes. Then he tucked his head under Jim's chin. Then the Pyr did the same with me. He was definitely a rescue in every sense of the Webster definition. </div>
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His name is Lincoln and the picture above is him looking out the window of his new, warm, safe run in our sheep barn. He was eyeing up our Shire horse Bull. He is so sweet, just wants to please us and I see Andrew's old soul in those eyes. It will take time for the sadness and fear to disappear from his eyes but all we have to do to chase that away is hug him up and love him. </div>
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And this is Bobbi, Andrew's sister. She was devastated by the loss of her Andrew. She has not been herself since he left. Odin brought her some activity and wild puppy happy. She was leery of him because he was a clumsy guy who charged around in life just having fun- and knocking over people or critters that didn't see him coming. His brakes did not work very well! </div>
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Lincoln is rescuing Bobbi. They get along well and I think Bobbi sees Andrew in him too. She is 11 years old and moving a little slower, had some health issues the past year but is still very much boss of the flock. Lincoln respects that. Bobbi runs around playing tag with him and so far he is very good with the sheep. He's rescuing Bobbi's old soul and giving her a friendship that will continue to grow. </div>
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So was it destiny that we were blessed with Odin so soon after Andrew left, then Lincoln so soon after Odin left? I'm really not sure. I do know that there must be a reason things happened this way. Otherwise I am not sure how I would carry on with this job. We have many MANY good critter friends that give us joy every day. I am lucky. Beyond lucky. </div>
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Hmmm, one would wonder right? When the temps are warm enough the sheep are more comfy outside than in the warm barn. This year they have twice the wool they normally would this time of year. I think we're in for a cold winter. When they sleep outside, it just makes ME cold in my bones. They call me a sissy farmer-I say they needs socks!</div>
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Oopsie! Looks like Jolly sheep just rolled out of his nice dry bed in the barn? </div>
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That is unless you are a llama? Named Sinbad?<br />
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Apparently he doesn't want me to tell his story? Oopsie! Sinbad doesn't know he is a llama. He thinks he is a horse. He grew up with several horses so that's the only life he's ever known. Apparently it can do weird things to a llama's perception of himself. </div>
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And here is the rest of the story... Several years ago we adopted a beautiful, gigantic Shire horse named Bull. </div>
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Bull's family had to re-home Bull and the rest of their animals. I was so excited to even THINK of owning a draft horse we scooped him right up. He settled in with our other two horses and promptly made friend with our little donkey Cassper, who bosses Bull around terribly. That big old 19 hands tall horse is last on the totem pole here? And his boss is little old crooked back Cassper? Bull is a typical draft horse- gentle and kind. </div>
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A few weeks later we got a call from the gal who adopted Sinbad. We never met Sinbad, he had gone to his new home before we picked Bull up. She asked if we could take Sinbad too. Apparently her alpacas AND llamas were beating the tar out of Sinbad and she could NOT figure out why? Of course we said yes, we had heard how close he was to Bull. </div>
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When Sinbad arrived I went into the barn and brought Bull out to the fence. They snuffled noses almost like they were saying, I am SO glad to find you-now we are home. It made me cry to see them greet each other that way. As if their hearts had been broken during their time apart. Sigh. Never try to tell ME animals don't grieve or remember each other!</div>
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As we've gotten to know Sinbad, we think we have the answer to why he did not fit into an alpaca farm. He truly thinks he is a horse. He is never far from Bull even though we have 7 of our other llamas out with the horses. Sinbad guards Bull AND the other horses, even Cassper. He really doesn't seem to worry much if the LLAMAS are worried though. He gets very upset if any of his horses are upset and will pace the fence with his ears back letting us know he does not appreciate OUR behavior. (we are usually just brushing them).</div>
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We were not expecting a llama/horse but he and Bull will be forever friends. I'm glad we can give that to them here. Watching Sinbad the confused (or maybe not?) llama go about his daily life is always a hoot. Specially if I am not handing out the treats fast enough! I adore that silly, mixed up fellow!</div>
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So say the llamas, horses and donkey! This tippy top of the hill is where you will most often find them all having "meetings" (also known as NAPS). They tell me it is the best place to see our entire farm and valley. To keep everyone safe they said. They named it Ryan Farm Look Out Pointe. </div>
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Now let's decode the llama-speak a little bit. Safety can mean a number of things to a llama. Numero uno top priority is sheep safety. Closely followed by llama safety. You know, safe from the bad guys. Like people who want to visit with them or (gasp) catch them? </div>
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Look out of course means seeing me coming up the hill. Decode a little more look out, warning warning, here she comes. Even though they do tend to think immediate evasive action is appropriate, I beg to differ. </div>
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They must not fully realize just how safe it truly is up there. The highest spot on the farm is at the top of that hill in the pasture. The kind of hill you walk up diagonally, zig zag style. If you walk straight up the hill, it is so steep you end up crawling because the hillside comes up to meet you. Vertically. Did I say steeply?? </div>
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Good advice I've learned from experience. If you lose your step, tuck and roll. And roll. When you finally end up at the bottom of said hill, be sure you stick the landing proudly. Jump to your feet with your hands high up in the air. You won't get a medal for your impressive performance, but you will shock the sheep and llamas into silence long enough to gather up your dignity. </div>
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After that, you will be at the critter's mercy. The butt of their jokes, hoof pointing and snickers behind your back every time they see you. Guffaws of laughter when they think you won't hear them. Most often they forgo the formality of being kind by just laughing til they can't stand up- right in front of your face. </div>
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This is our barn cat Big Kitty. He has been with us all of his 15 years, watching over the sheep, the barn- oh, and not eating mice. That's right, not eating mice. </div>
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BK has no desire for the company of other cats either? Well, unless he wanders down to visit the neighbor cats. I guess he likes his space? We've tried to bring in a cat or two to keep him company but he was so naughty to them we had to take the new kittens back to their former homes. We did not want them to be chased away for the coyotes to find. Eek! </div>
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If he is too tired to continue. He'll stop, lay down and nap til we come back again. Know what happens when a mouse gets trapped in a garbage can full of grain? That makes me screech like a little girl when I've already reached my hand in before seeing said mouse? The logical thought would be to set BK in the grain to catch the mouse right? Nope. Not even a swipe of the paw. BK just sat there looking up at me with his cute self- while the mouse ran round and round him. Sigh. Removed cat, scooped up mouse in a bucket and released back into the wild. He has a big dog house decorated with warm blankets and a special place for his food. </div>
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He is the sweetest boy who loves to be snuggled up, loves our Great Pyrenees dogs and the sheep. He's very much king of his castle. He even takes over the remote to watch Big Bang Theory on Thursdays. That is where he learned his favorite song to which he has made some changes to suit his highness. </div>
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Know what happens when a llama looks at you like THIS? (when Dalai Llama looks at ME like this it means no pictures- and I mean it!!). For others he needs a sign that says, 'if you can read this- you are too close' to him or his sheep- RUN! </div>
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This is what happened when Bobbi didn't listen! Silly girl! She works together with Dalai watching over the big group of sheep but sometimes they both want to soak their toes in the kiddie pool- and are not good at sharing or taking turns! </div>
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It's been a little humid this summer! When it is a little uncomfy for the sheep this is their favorite spot to stay cool. They lean up against the stone/cement foundation of our old dairy barn- now the sheep barn. We keep fans on 24 hours a day for them and all the windows open to catch any breezes. Aren't they cute? </div>
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It's been cooler almost fall like weather lately so the sheep are out hiking a good portion of the day. They are starting to grow their wool so thinking winter (gasp) can't be too far away? Hard to know how to plan any more based on seasons. Also means it will be time to put the sheep's coats on soon! Squeee! Clean wool for EVERYone! </div>
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The sheep will be adding some new items to the website Monday, hope you can stop on by! They've been washing lots of naturally colored wool for you to dye too. Yesterday's fleece was Lily's Shetland cross fleece. Silky and soft, 4 inch locks and she wore her coat 6 months of the year so very free of debris. Don't miss out! </div>
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Well phooey! Moon Pie, Sheldon and Puzzle are growing up. It is indeed a proud moment to catch them lounging and roaming with our little group of special needs sheep. Except if you are 'mom' (me) and missing their once clingy selves! Sigh. </div>
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The lambs spent their first few weeks in their back porch apartment, then when the weather warmed up they moved across the driveway to their lamb condo. They came over to graze, drink their bottles and be by me in the back yard every day. Then back to the condo to sleep. We took many walks to get used to the bigger pasture- their next step away from me. Sniffle. </div>
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The lambs have gotten big, bored - and naughty! Puzzle has a heart problem that we now know is a extremely bad heart murmur. He's been a quiet lamb but as he's grown his heart has repaired itself a little, but it will only improve to a certain extent. Thus the quiet nature of that sweet boy. We named him Puzzle because we had to figure out the 'puzzle' of Puzzle's health when he arrived. He apparently wants to live UP to his name and figure out puzzles on his own? He is a master of opening gates, finding holes in fences and ditching Moon Pie and Sheldon when he does. They run around calling and calling trying to find Puzzle- and he does not pay attention. Just grazes in the front lawn like it is exactly where he should be. Ha! </div>
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Last night the lambs spent their first night with the little group of sheep. They are living with the special needs group so there are not as many sheep (20) and so Puzzle doesn't get chased around or head butted. I could not face putting them over for the night. Jim is tougher than I am so he was in charge of taking them over, locking the gate behind them and coming inside. In the past our bottle lambs have been so upset that first night away from me they would fling themselves against the fences trying to get back 'home'. </div>
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In the end they caved and came into the back yard to appease me. Well, they wanted their corn for breakfast and that is where the breakfast tray was. Their favorite place all along has been a little bit of cement pad located under the back porch stairs. It is nice and shady, cool and they think secret. Today two of the three barely fit under there. The third lamb has to sleep under the trees and watch for a chance to dash in and steal someone else's place if they move. Kind of a sheep version of duck duck goose?? </div>
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Never let it be said that I need much of an arm twist to take in a bottle lamb- seems like every spring! Jim is such a sweet man. Ruth McNair called and asked if we would adopt three little Wensleydale lambs. The twins are Moon Pie & Sheldon. Their mom died when they were only a few days old. </div>
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And here we are, exploring our new house and court yard across the driveway. Still in my full sight but next to the big group of sheep's pasture. That lets our Pyrs Bobbi & Andrew get used to the new sheep before they move in. It will take a while since the lambs need to be big enough to not get hurt running with the big sheep. The big sheep would never hurt the lambs on purpose. They are just big, clumsy galoots who like to play a little rough. </div>
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Moon Pie & Sheldon pretending to be chickens? We bring the lambs over to the back yard for the day time so they can have pretty green grass, fresh water and of course, be right outside my back door. They really are quite the distraction- but a good one!</div>
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You want us to go WHERE?? But remember lambies, matter how far a lambie roams, the back porch is always home... </div>
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Puzzle strikes a pose!</div>
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Whoa! We can really run fast! </div>
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And why do we also love the Wensleydale fleeces you ask? This picture is Puzzle's curls when he was just a month old. </div>
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This is what their wool will look like when they are sheared each year. The curls are very well defined, 6 to 10 inches long, soft and silky. Easy to dye, spin and felt. People use them for doll hair, needle and wet felting and lots of different yarn spinning techniques. </div>
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My favorite use for the curls is our signature Crazy Quilt Lash Yarn. I 'tail spin' the locks onto a core yarn. Very dramatic yarn and I think this has to be my favorite yarn to spin. </div>
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SO, for now this is the story of our cute little lambie pies. Hope the weather has been kind to you all and sending good thoughts to anyone in the path of all the weather wildness. </div>
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We're updating the website tonight (June 1) so hope you'll have a look. New handspun yarn, roving, washed and dyed fiber. Always lots of unwashed fiber available too. Smooches from the sheep!! </div>
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Well we are finally catching up on our blog posts! Go sheep! We sheared in early April so thought I would share the story in pictures... </div>
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Andrew the Great Pyrenees was not happy that his sheep have been locked inside over night. I told him it would make things go faster on shearing day and he was not impressed. Andrew is of the firm belief that everyone has a place and should always be IN it! (in this case- outside).</div>
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This is a picture of our neighbor's dogs. They showed up to visit the night before shearing. We sent them back home with their owner but aren't they cute?? They had an afternoon of treats and sleeping on the back porch and rabbit hutch. I think they heard there was a party going on the next day?</div>
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Remember Miss Penny? Our little bottle lamb from last spring? This was her very first shearing. She hid out and came through with the very last group of sheep. Guess the others filled her in by then. </div>
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Trevor the Baby Doll Southdown says, wait, what??</div>
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And so it began. Ingrid is feeling sassy and svelte!</div>
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This was the scene at the end of the day. By then the sheep wanted their fleeces back. They were chasing me! Simon said 'follow me peeps. I know right where those fleeces ARE!"</div>
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Ta-da! This is a photo of half our fleeces waiting to be put away in the safety of the Fiber Palace. GiddyUP! Simon kept trying to pull the bags through the panels while we cleaned up. Stinker. </div>
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By the end of the day Andrew's sister Bobbi was to tired to stay awake while the last group of sheep got sheared. Isn't she cute? By the end of the day we all wanted to curl up for a good nap right on the spot. She's not always a good influence on us.</div>
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Catching up on things around here- finally! This is what Jim and I did Easter morning. Lots of the sheep wanted to be 'lambits' like they saw in a commercial on TV this year. So of course we happily obliged! </div>
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Oopsie! Then BECAN was the lambit! </div>
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A good time was had by all (for the most part) and it was a perfect way to spend the morning. We are all so easily amused! Hope you are having a good start to "Spring" everyone! Be sure to stop by the website, the sheep had their shearing day last week so lots of new things are heading your way. Smooches from the lambits! </div>
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We have some very postcard pretty snow for now! The sheep have been sledding, making snow angels and having snowball fights. Most of which involved me as their target too. (Good thing they are so cute right? ha!)</div>
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They must also know sleeping outside in the snow is something that makes me cold- and crazy? I know they have tons of wool so they do get too warm. They go outside to cool off. Aren't they cute when they look all sleepy- they must be asking why I am outside so early pestering them. And with the camera no less??<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ir4Bpp8pJLZnZ29G4FvlIOHx5E-0S5CeFYJonw-RE8CjydoqTg4Zp-MlLmeCTl2O0hZyWlS8CMZCEM1XwVgEmNIE7s9Kyrulbtg1zLL54sqMS9Wz2bzmQmzNXHOCfl_AgJLIQQ/s1600/feb13snowday1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ir4Bpp8pJLZnZ29G4FvlIOHx5E-0S5CeFYJonw-RE8CjydoqTg4Zp-MlLmeCTl2O0hZyWlS8CMZCEM1XwVgEmNIE7s9Kyrulbtg1zLL54sqMS9Wz2bzmQmzNXHOCfl_AgJLIQQ/s320/feb13snowday1.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />However, with such a nice warm barn, camping outside all night long seems a bit extreme to me. The sheep tell me it is comfy and perfect though. Stinkers! (I have a nobody gets to be cold rule around here!)</div>
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Got Fruit Loops? This is my morning 'receiving line'- waiting for hugs and smooches. Remember last year's bottle lamb Penny? That's her with the two crooked horns walking toward me on the right. She's a grown up now! Still a little smidge of a sheep though. She's being independent again, avoiding my hugs to be sure I KNOW she is grown up now. Good to know Penny- but how about a hug anyway for old times sake?</div>
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More of my sheepy line up.... deciding if they should go out for breakfast yet. This is the best way to start a morning. The sheep parade usually doesn't go further than the path from barn to hay bales now. We don't go on our walks because it has been too cold but soon soon- and oh my gosh! It is almost shearing time again?! Already? Eek!! </div>
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This was the first day feeding the sheep hay by myself. I tell you, those sheep are lucky they are so cute. It is so hard to be mad at them when they are twirling around and jumping in glee in the front yard? I can almost be mad. Almost. They are so funny, thinking 60 sheep having a rodeo would go unnoticed by me? Too fun to watch, but not when they decide the party is on, and they are not ready to stop!</div>
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It all started when I opened the gate to pull our Gator and trailer loaded with hay into the pasture. As soon as I hopped back on the Gator to pull it inside the gate, the race was on. It never pays to step in front of them either. They all know I will step aside when they run straight at me-safety first! They will hit you like a 300 pound linebacker if you don't move- problem number one. Problem number two is when one goes, they ALL go. Thus sheep in the yard. </div>
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Thinking one has the sheep all back in the pasture can be tricky business. I thought I had them so was going to replenish my poor chicken's corn and water. I did not think before leaving the chicken's door open for a little sun. The sheep made a beeline to the chicken house and ate all the chicken's corn and spilled their water. As I was walking over to refill the coop, woopsie, there was Tony sheep peeking at me around the back of our truck. Then there was a cute little black Shetland sheep named Bram peeking out from behind a snow drift? Really fellows? They were coming out of NOwhere? That is what took me so long to finish up- Tony refused to go in. He has the you can't catch me routine down pat. He stays a step ahead of me, looking back with out turning his head. When I almost get my hands on him he just walks a little faster. Sad when a sheep can out walk me right? </div>
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Problem number 3 (and the most serious of all if you are one of our sheep) is the hay this year has less alfalfa in it. It is really nice grassy hay. We planned it that way because our David the Wonder Shearer was not happy with their weight last shearing day. He called my babies bubble butts??? SO, we have adjusted our plan for them BUT the sheep want alfalfa hay. Or as it is known to sheep- alfalfa candy. I keep telling them we all need the exercise and salads we may not like. They told ME I should put my refrigerator waaay out in the pasture so I had to traipse around for my food too. Better yet they told me I could get some really great exercise if I strapped a bag of Fruit Loops on my back. Then run through the flock. I would have to be very very fast with their favorite treats on board. Smart alecs! </div>
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Two hours later everyone is fed, watered and back where they belong. I am not going to even try to retrieve the Gator and trailer. That will have to wait til hubby Jim is home from work. I need to go sort fleeces to keep my New Year resolution, well, er, get it started. Goal is to sort four each week day. I've had my work out for today thanks to my sweet, cute sheep. Now I am going to find a cup of hot chocolate and treat myself to some marshmallow fluff in it too! </div>
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Smooches and good wishes to you all from the sheep! </div>
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And a Joy to the Wooled too! This is our Sonny sheep, he insisted on the disheveled look to his holiday bomber hat. Otherwise, no picture. Piper photo bombed too! I think he is laughing at Sonny? However, Sonny is happy to pose and be stylin'!</div>
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The sheep have been busy having fun with some mistakes they made. This is a photo of our new 'pre-felt' crazy quilt curls. The sheep put a variety of wool, alpaca and llama fiber together for each piece. The 'decorating' or embellishment is up to YOU! The felt can be manipulated (thus pre-felt) or you could felt it further if need be. You could wear them as a pretty boa-type scarf as is but would recommend some embellishment. Add beads, handspun yarn, vintage jewelry- set loose the creativity for a wonderful, unique project! </div>
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Did you know the sheep also love to paint?? We have added our unique, one of a kind hand painted items back to the website so be sure to check them out when you can. The sheep create the original designs and I paint them. M any more will be available as soon as the items are signed and sealed. Drop spindles, vintage item make overs and more. :0)</div>
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We were blessed with around 15 inches of snow last week so the sheep have been busy sledding and making snow angels. I heard yesterday they are learning to snow shoe now? I should have them teach ME, that is something I have always wanted to learn! I hope your holidays have been happy and that you stay safe if you are out and about for New Years Eve. </div>
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Every morning I get to walk with the sheep. It is a blessing and wonderful way to start a day. </div>
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And we're THERE! Waaay out in the far part of the biggest pasture- whew!</div>
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Big Kitty walks too- he always wants a ride home. Too much walking for an old man barn cat! </div>
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And that is my early morning. A good walk taken- part of the sheep parade! </div>
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Remember Penny and Mayhem? Don't they look all grown up now? They moved in with the big group of sheep about a month ago (?) and are happily tagging along with the 'big' sheep. Guess that makes them big sheep too? Sniffle. They are past the 'I don't need you any more Mom' phase though. They love to have hugs again and follow me everywhere. (unless they make it out of the gate into the yard- then I am toast! The big sheep taught them to 'zig and zag' when they run away from me. They are incredibly hard to catch- specially when I am laughing so hard at their behavior. They think they are so sly!)</div>
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This is our Snowy sheep- a gorgeous Romney gal who retired here from the famous McNair flock. She had twins shortly after she arrived about 3 years ago. (Pixel and Pixie). She still keeps a good eye on the now grown up twins. THAT said, she has adopted Penny & Mayhem too! When Penny and Mayhem were tiny lambs Snowy used to come call and call them when I was walking the lambs along the fences. Mayhem is smitten with his new mom and while Penny is not as smitten, she stays with him and the three are near each other all the time now! Sheep are amazing. Snowy just loves babies....</div>
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And here we have two hens determined to hatch the same eggs??! Really girls? Talk about turf wars! I am sure the eggs they are sitting on are not fertile, they should have hatched them weeks ago. I am going to take some of them away and make sure, if they are not viable I will leave a few with them to sit on, or give them a few new ones. They are SO dedicated! You leave first. No YOU leave first!</div>
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Lots of critters in the world having extra tough times with their families. If you are able, a bag of dog food for them or even a foster home? Placement help? Food for the family? I wish there was SO much more we could do here. Working on paying things forward any way we can! </div>
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This week's update is almost ready to go live. When you visit the website you may notice we have had to raise our prices just a little bit. The sheep were very hesitant to do so but the severe drought has included us too. Sigh. We got a very nice first crop of hay in the spring but none since off our own field. We did get a little rain so the pastures are better in spots. We will not have to feed hay as long as the grass can hold up. (note that the sheep are very easy keepers so that is lucky too- my shearer calls some of them bubble butts- shame on him!)</div>
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While we expect to have one more much smaller crop of hay from our own fields, we have reserved most of our hay from our wonderful Hay Man Stan. We buy hay from him when ours runs out in the winter, usually not til February but this year we will be buying most of our hay from him. The drought has driven hay prices through the roof so while we are grateful to have our hay reserved, it will cost us over twice what it did last year. </div>
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Thus the reason for reluctantly raising our prices. The sheep kept our prices very mid-range though, as we always try to do. If you have any questions please let us know ok? Thank you so much for your understanding! </div>
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Tonight's update includes some really fun 'stuff'. This is Marshall, our 'got milk' sheep. He is a Corriedale fellow who is one of the most laid back, happy sheep I have ever seen. He literally just ambles through life, nothing bothers him much and he loves just about anyone. His best friend is his brother Theo- a white Corriedale. Did you know you can read more about them in our<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.homesteadwoolandgiftfarm.com/shop/pid_287.htm" target="_blank"> 'meet the sheep pages</a>'? </span></div>
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Marshall's wool could easily be mistaken for Merino wool. It is a pretty chocolate gray with cinnamon tips from the sun. He has both coated and uncoated wool offered on the site<a href="http://www.homesteadwoolandgiftfarm.com/shop/Unwashed_Fiber.htm" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> here</span></a>. It is baby soft and easy to work with... a bit of bounce and lots of karma!</div>
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The sheep are also rolling out their winter/fall fashion line. We posted new scarves and this pretty scarflette/cowl. There will be a LOT more warm items available each week. Mom and Barbara are way ahead of me on the knitting. They use my hand spun yarn and have some really pretty items waiting a photo session. </div>
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Did you hear the news??? Phoebe is busy telling everyone about the sheep's flaash mob last night.. she is such a tattle tale! </div>
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I was happily spinning yarn in my office around 9:30 last night. All of a sudden Bobbi was barking in the window at me- I almost had to change my drawers she startled me so much! I laughed and asked Jim to put her back in with her sheep. Turns out the entire group of Bobbi & Andrew's sheep- 65 to be exact- were gobbling up anything edible in the front yard??? Oh smack! </div>
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So who let the sheep out?? Chaquita llama said "don't look at me!!"</div>
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I went running out, scooped up a few rocks and my emergency bucket. In the mean time, sheep had wandered on to the road- we live on a very quiet road but of course a car came over the hill at that exact second? My heart stopped for a few beats. The fellow driving turned around and since the sheep are not fond of lights at night, they headed back to the driveway. The driver did not stop for us to thank him- we so appreciate the kindness of some one we did not even know. </div>
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We are lucky our sheep are so food driven- they fall for my rocks in the bucket every time! ha! I called the sheep, rattled the bucket and walked back into the pasture. Simon goatie and Dalai Llama (his dirty self pictured above) led the sheep back to the pasture and went running past me. As did all the sheep, except one. Miss Penny. </div>
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Even though she is all grown up now, she is still a small sheep and she rubs on the fence. She probably found one little hole and all of them were off to the races. Nothing is more fun for a sheep than getting out and having a romp. Thus the flaash mob! I am betting Penny started it and I had to catch her so she was also the last sheep in. Stinker. </div>
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And you can see how the sheep must have looked? This is a day time picture of the 'innocence'- say whaaat? Sigh. SO cute. </div>
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The next thing I did was take the flash light out to make sure every one was back where they belonged. I am extra paranoid at night. My escort was our gigantic goat Simon. He would be a fantastic seeing eye goat. No really! He is my guide- he came along with me to count the sheep. He insists on walking with me, and I have to have my hand on his back or he will walk and push me off the trail. He takes his job quite seriously. And of course he denied any part of the evening's activities... </div>
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Bobbi & Andrew got many many treats- Bobbi for coming to find me and Andrew for staying with his sheep. They were so proud- running around like a couple of puppies when the drama was over!</div>
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So once again I find myself beyond thankful for 2 Great Pyrenees dogs, a llama and a ginormous goat named Simon.... the most dedicated guardians of my very naughty sheep. And my Jim, who has the patience to put up with every one of us! </div>
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Avi said NO don't tell! Sorry sheep! The sheep love designing yarn. Did you know they also love to sit and string beads and such to include in the yarns? </div>
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This is Pixie Forest- from our Pixie sheep- snazzy!</div>
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Another 2 ply of our sheep's wool that includes sheep strung tiny metallic glass beads...</div>
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That's right Pixie- the secret is OUT! Don't look so shocked girlie! </div>
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Hope you are all having a happy Friday- watch for the sheep's update Monday afternoon ok? Smooches from the sheep and chow for now!</div>
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The sheep are selling a few wheels out of my 'stable'! Both are listed on the website so please visit them for the full details. </div>
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This is one of my favorite wheels ever but I don't spend much time spinning on it- I run out of time for all the things I want to get done in a day... It is a Rio Grande wheel in like new condition. Here is the link to our site for the wheel:</div>
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And the Rio Grande's company website- lots of good info about the wheel here:</div>
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My Kromski Symphony wheel I purchased as a barely used wheel some years ago. It has a few minor scratches (character) but is ready for a new home where it will see miles and miles of yarn spun on it! Here is the link to our site for complete info:</div>
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Hope you have a safe, happy and fun Fourth of July!! Smooches from the sheep! </div>
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REALLY Pixie??? Do you think she is laughing at me for catching her lounging in the mineral feeder? OR is she gasping in surprise because I caught her AND had the camera to prove it??? </div>
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bwaaahahahaha- I love my sheep! </div>Homestead Wool & Gift Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620924637203458273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29016122.post-65205475389444098382012-06-27T08:50:00.003-07:002012-06-27T08:50:42.015-07:00They are big sheep now....<div style="text-align: center;">
Remember Penny (left) and Mayhem?? Such tiny little bottle lambs we adopted from a friend's flock in early Spring. Penny lived in the house with us until Mayhem came along. I cried and cried the day I put her outside with Mayhem to start being a 'big sheep'...</div>
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This is a picture of them when they were still little, waiting for me on the back porch. Penny did not (still does not) understand why she can't come back in and romp around the house! </div>
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And this is today. They moved in with the big sheep group about a month ago. Can you see them waaay out there? Upper left hand side of the picture you see my two 'big sheep'. They are going through the 'woo hoo I am free and don't need you any more Mom' phase. More tears on my part but so glad they are happy, well adjusted sheeps. (tee hee) They'll grow out of the freedom phase in a few weeks and be back trying to sit in my lap, seeing if I have bottles for them and trying to scoot out the gate every time it is opened! Not much is sweeter than lambs romping in the house- would do it again in a heart beat.... :0) </div>
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Shetland sheep are a hoot! They are sweet little sheep who just love life! Ours are like a little clan in the midst of our flock. They spend their days scampering around, playing tag and king of the dirt pile- oh, and of course dining on a few Fruit Loops AND napping. </div>
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Greta is a gal who arrived here some years back after her owner's health forced her to re-home her sheep. Greta has a twin sister Ingrid. She brought with her Arthur, Claire and Ranier (Icelandic) and Garth (Icelandic/E.Fresian x). They are very good friends and I amazed at the energy these sheep possess! </div>
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This is Arthur's fleece. He has a really unique color- even some striped locks! We have even more Shetlands romping around here too- Hershey, Angus, Becan, Bram, Vaughan, Sunshine and Mario. They all have next to the skin soft fleeces and vary in color from fawn to black. Most of them are single coated too! </div>
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ANYhoo, was just out watching the Shetland clan playing around. Thought I would share their funny selves! A video camera would probably be a better way to do them justice and capture their antics? I am betting they would turn that camera on ME though- look out world! </div>
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Did you know each of our sheep has a bio on the website? Check out the 'meet the sheep' links and have a visit! Chow for now peeps! </div>
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Sam I am... I am so lucky to live where I live and do what I do. I cannot think of a better way to spend my life than with our sweet sheeps.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Double smack of cuteness! Penny AND Mayhem waiting on the porch. I wish they would learn to clean their sweet little nose prints off my windows! ha!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And good friends who did not appreciate me waking them up for a photo shoot! </td></tr>
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