[Jacob-list] feeding questions

[Patty Berke]

I am just finishing picking my wool, getting it ready for market.  It's so
much fun cause it makes me think about these delightful creatures!  And much
more fun this year because it's finally clean!!!  Which brings me to a
question:  in the winter months, when we don't have enough pasture growth to
feed the herd, how much can we rely on alfalfa pellets and sheep feed as
opposed to grass hay, which is much dirtier and wasteful.  I know I can go
to the "facts and figures" but I don't feel very confident using this
information to figure out how to make these determinations--my biggest
concern is the amount of bulk/fiber they need to get.  This is particularly
an issue since they always want to eat!!  This year we fed grass hay, some
alfalfa pellets and some sheep feed but I would really like to cut way back
on the hay if there is a way.
Thanks for any and all assist here!
Patty Berke
Flying Coyote Farm
Olympia  WA

-----Original Message-----
From: jacob-list-admin at jacobsheep.com
[mailto:jacob-list-admin at jacobsheep.com]On Behalf Of CATE De SHAZER
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 12:48 PM
To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com
Subject: [Jacob-list] Re: Housing help


Jacob housing help....    Thank you everyone.  I feel soooo much more
comfortable.  I have had exotic
parrots for years.   I know birds - seems sheep are similar - clever, fun,
adorable, responsive
to love, and adaptable.   I was so worried about preparations - but they
need the same as my birds -
a clean safe home  where they can play and thrive.   I have been so excited
about my babies
arrival but unsure about  my ability to provide safe comfortable care.
http://www.jacobsheep
com/who_we_are.htm  (Swallow Lane)  - the breeder  I will be using suggested
this forum and the
best book  and I have been studying both like the novice I am.   Now I know
I have a group of people who will help me learn.    Thanks for the great
advice and the ability to relax and enjoy their arrival
     I will be getting them right after I do my taxes - they are the
'reward' for
mailing my taxes and the damn check before the 15th.   Cate


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