[Jacob-list] general sheep questions

[Linda]

I was watching that storm on radar today hoping we'd get some of it!  

I was classifying crimson clover with the red clovers, but I guess it's not?  Crimson clover grows like a weed around here, so that's good to know.  Although if we don't get some rain, it doesn't matter what I plant!  What would you think about red clover in the hay?   A local guy has some rolls, but they are pretty thick with red clover, so I've been wavering on buying them.

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


> Well, par for the course, I just spent two afternoons mowing hay

> and was in the middle of a field getting ready to bale when an

> unexpected thunderstorm (weathermen are such liars) came up and

> rained me out. About a 1/4 inch I think. Enough to wet the hay so

> that I will have to start all over again, but not enough to help

> out the severe draught.

>

> I think that crimson clover will be OK. It is a good emergency

> annual. Red clover and ladino clover are the ones that I have heard

> may have negative effects on cycling. For the most part, it should

> only be a problem if that is the primary forage. I would not expect

> a problem in mixed stands that are 2/3 grass.

>

> Your Jacobs can live on things that would kill a froo-froo horse.

> But from what i have seen, non-froo horses can actually do rather

> well if placed in a situation where they are given the right kind

> of environment and not pampered. They're kinda like husbands and

> children.

>

> Neal Grose

> Hot North Carolina


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