[Jacob-list] RAMS

[Dave & Katrina]

What I think is interesting is that these two rams, Horatio and Sir
Lancelot, are cousins of a sort...definitely out of similar lines if you
look back at them.  I find it interesting that personality is so often
passed down.  
Betty, nice to hear Horatio is still strutting his stuff.  He always amazed
me to watch... really takes it upon himself to maintain his group of boys. 
I have started to find the ram groups as interesting to watch as the ewe
flock!  Thanks for all the stories.   Katrina


> [Original Message]
> From: <stonecroft235 at juno.com>
> To: <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
 > Date: 1/4/03 3:35:21 PM
> Subject: [Jacob-list] RAMS
>
> Great story Betty -- you really should keep a collection of those sort of
> little vignettes and publish a book - I would certainly buy one!!   Today
> we put Southwind Sir Lancelot in with our yearling ram, Stonecroft
> Julian.....Julian was feeling rather feisty and aggressive but Lancelot
> made it pretty clear by the disdainful look in his eyes that he would not
> lower himself to fighting with this half-grown, pathetic excuse for sheep
> manhood - and proceeded to munch on hay.  When Julian decided to ride
> Lancelot, he did reach the end of his patience and just sort of gently
> tossed him out of the way.....didn't really lose his temper, just a
> measured toss of his beautiful horns and Julian found himself flying.  
> 
> As an aside, Sir Lancelot has a wonderful temperament -- he was shown
> quite a bit by his previous owner and is very easy to lead with a halter.
>  This morning I put a halter on him and led out of the barn, through the
> snow in the yard and down to the smaller barn where Julian is -- he
> walked like a true showman, never once trying to pull away or push me.  
> It is truly a blessing to have a ram who is gentle and easy for a woman
> to handle.......this is our first year using Sir Lancelot and we are
> anxious to see his lambs which are due in March & April.    
> 
> Sue Martin
> Stonecroft Manor
> Lititz, PA
> 
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--- Dave & Katrina O. Lefever
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