[Jacob-list] introducing myself, general sheep questions

[Linda]

I sold a nice ram to woman in south Georgia a few years ago.  He got his horns caught in a hanging hay sack and strangled to death.  No, I wouldn't use then for sheep.

It's my understanding that crimson clover can interfere with the heat cycles of ewes.  Other breeders have told me that you need to take them off crimson clover 30 days before breeding.  I've never planted it for that reason.  

Enjoy your new girls!

Linda
 
www.patchworkfibers.com
Registered Jacob Sheep, Angora Rabbits, Handspun Yarn


> Hello Everyone!  My name is Paige Bowser, and soon I will be the

> proud momma to my first two Jacob ewes.  I am purchasing them from

> Fay, who lives near me.  I am very excited! 

>

> I have several questions:

>

> Can I use hay sacks for the sheep - like they use for horses, or do

> you think their horns would get in it? 

>

> What clippers do you use, have you ever used old fashioned

> "squeeze" clippers....I don't know what to call them.  I know Oster

> Clippers are nice but they are so dang expensive.  I know I can get

> someone to clip them for me, but I enjoy a challenge, and don't

> like to depend on anyone for anything.  (except my dear husband of

> course)

>

> Does anyone have crimson clover planted?  How are sheep on this, we

> will plant ours mid september because the soil here is so run down

> and it needs a little pick me up. 

>

> I know jacobs are hearty, but I lived in a barn with foo foo horses

> and can't help but think that the sheep will colic or something

> crazy like that.  What books would you reccomend?  I like to know

> how my animals work on the inside, as well as outside! 

>

> Thats all I can think of for now, I appreciate your help!  Oh by

> the way, I'm 22 and have a husband, 2 dogs, 2 chickens, and 5 cats,

> no children.  I make soap, and can't wait to start spinning wool! 

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