Sunday, April 7, 2013

Lambing is done!


FLK 354T with her triplets, plus a bit of extended family - taken a few days ago before we got yet another 6 inches of snow, in what may be the longest winter...ever.

As of about 10:30 PM last night, lambing is finished. Many thanks to the last two girls who chose to lamb at the same time and leave me with a celebratory full night's sleep! 

This year we started very cold (lows of -27) and finished with more cold and snow and wind.  I added a couple more "never want to see that again" happenings to my list of "sheep experience", but was also amazed at how hardy these animals really are. A good mom sure can take great care of her family.

It's early days, but so far I'm really pleased with both of the new rams I purchased last year. I'm looking forward to watching their offspring grow up this summer. Thanks Janice and Holly.

Now comes the fun part - lazy afternoons and evening lamb races!

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Today is Ben's Birthday

and I knew JUST what to get him...


12 new Katahdins - Happy Birthday Benny!

Friday, March 15, 2013

Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink


It doesn't matter which direction you're pointed around here - all you see is snow. 




We're swimming in it...


and these girls are due to start lambing next week. How foolish of me. Note to self: Start lambing April 1st next year.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Ferocious!




Ralph attempting his "I'm a natural born killer." look. 
Very Scary....VERY scary indeed.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

I've said it before, I'll say it again.

Border collies are so hard to live. 


Such hyper things.