Knowing when to cull breeding ewes can be a complex question and varies from farm to farm based upon your farm’s goals and management style. We call sheep that no longer meet your goals culls. These sheep are typically sold. Especially for shepherds with small flocks, the decision to cull can be daunting and wrought with emotions. Depending upon farm … Read More
Keeping a small flock of sheep has it’s own set of challenges and advantages. A few years ago, I wrote a blog post on the challenges small flock owners face. Today, I will focus on three advantages of keeping a small flock. The farmer with the biggest tractor wins. We’ve all heard sayings like this before right? Sometimes in circles of … Read More
Are you considering getting a starter flock of sheep? Here are some tips to think about before you go shopping for your first flock. What is your purpose in owning sheep? This is the first question you need to ask yourself before bringing home sheep. The answer to this question will help you make many other important decisions along the … Read More
Three years ago, our farm joined 4 other farms in the United States in an exciting breeding program importing 100% pure Swedish embryos into the United States. Anette Skoog of Gotland Sheep and Wool International, facilitated the import, using genetics from her Swedish flock of Gotland sheep. This spring, all five farms, including ours, Vermont Grand View Farm, welcomed their … Read More
Some shepherds lamb in great numbers. And that is amazing. And some shepherds lamb in wee small numbers. And that is amazing also. The commonality among shepherds, regardless of how many sheep they have in their flock, is their love and passion for their flock of sheep. I shared the conversation below with a shepherd I know in Gotland, Sweden. … Read More
