[Jacob-list] Rent-a-ram

[Robvcas at aol.com]

I agree that its much easier to maintain the health of your own animals if 
your flock is separate from outside pests and diseases.  If something comes 
up in your flock, you'll likely notice, diagnose and treat it quickly,  and 
hopefully not have to deal with it again soon.  Last summer I put a few of my 
sheep in a neighbor's field that had been empty for a few years.  The man 
said that he had offered another neighbor the use of his pasture, but it 
still sat empty.  I walked the fences and fixed them up here and there, and 
put my sheep in.  There was a stream in the pasture and lots to eat, so I 
went over to check on them every couple of days.  Two months later,  I went 
to check on my sheep and the other neighbor had put his in with mine !  Now, 
I know this man would not waste money on veterinary care, because he let a 
goat die a slow death when she everted her uterus after kidding.  I raced 
over, rounded up and separated the sheep and got them home ASAP.  I then 
wormed and deliced ALL my sheep and watched them carefully for a few months.  
Fortunately they were together briefly, it could have been worse.  Robin C
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