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A Guide To Lamb Proofing Your Barn
Before your lambs are born you need to think about how to lamb proof your barn to prevent accidents from happening. I write this post with a heavy heart after losing a beautiful ewe lamb to an unthinkable freak accident. This guide will walk you through how to look critically at each area of your barn to ensure it is … Read More
Three Advantages of Keeping A Small Flock Of Sheep
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
Starter Flock Tips
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
Gotland Embryos
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
Lambs!
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