[Jacob-list] Herding (without a dog)

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Boy can I relate to the grain routine!
We have moveable Premier fencing to corral our small flock so they can graze 
during the day.  Yesterday they elected to "mess" with me.  After three 
unsuccessful tries to get them into the fence area, I decided I might just as 
well lock them back up until a second body was available to help.  Went and 
got their grain and the little lemmings  immediately started following me.  
Well...duh...how about out to their grazing area???
Sometimes I think they are much smarter than we give them credit for being.  
Sure love them--have a mixed spinner herd of 12--4 BabyDolls, 3 Shetlands, 2 
Cotswolds and the real hams--3 Jacobs, including 2 girls that Mary Ellen 
raised.  They are truely the most loving of all of them--and the most 
spoiled!

Louise and Tom
Owlhead Chows