Tag Archives: Tunis sheep

And on the First of May…

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Yesterday we went out to the pasture and found a surprise – a new lamb!

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Photo Friday

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

Happy Friday!

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Exposing Shearing

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Once upon a time, sheep were self-shedding. As the weather warmed in spring the sheep would start rubbing against everything they could find to loosen their heavy wool coats. The fleeces would then grow back as the seasons progressed to … Continue reading →

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Article Today!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Check out today’s edition of the Laconia Daily Sun… on page 11, you might see a familiar face, and a pretty fine looking piggy!

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So it Begins

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

Tuesday night I went out to do the chores and found this:  

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Unplanned Pregnancy

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

Once upon a time I was a firm believer that there should be no unplanned pregnancies at our farm.  The breeding males were to be kept separate from the females until which time I allowed, as Supreme Breeding Coordinator, approved … Continue reading →

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New Pasture – Photo Montage

Posted on May 18, 2010 by
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Mutilation or Husbandry?

Posted on April 21, 2010 by

There is considerable debate on the humaneness of tail docking and castration in sheep. While proponents judge it good animal husbandry, opponents consider both to be unnatural mutilation.  In fact, the Humane Society seeks to completely ban tail docking in … Continue reading →

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