[Jacob-list] Comments and replies

[JACI SIEHL]

At work I spend every lunch hour checking my home e-mail because I can't wait to see what everyone has to say.  Then someone walks into my office and wants to know why I have tears in my eyes - it is either because of a beautiful story about those special sheep or times or a sad story of a fight someone just lost.
   
  Like others, there are times I think I am the only one having problems and that I am not taking care of my sheep like I should - but even though Jacobs are hardy sometimes it isn't enough.  I'm glad to know I'm not alone.
   
  Royal, my husband and I always figured you had an electric wire that we couldn't see and all the sheep were lined up to that.  I am totally amazed at the photo - heck, I can't get a ewe to stand still for 15 seconds when I have a camera around!.
   
  Lamb size - My biggest ewe was a triplet herself (thinks she's part Holstein) and gives me the smallest lambs - twins this year total weight under 8#.  My smallest ewe (maybe 70#) was a single herself gave me twins total weight over 15 # - and almost never looked pregnant.
   
  Vaccinations - I never used to vaccinate before - and had no problems for 6 years.  Then I've started seeing a variety of problems beginning last year, so now I am joining the rest of the world with vaccinations.
   
  QUESTION - teeth in older sheep.  I have an 8 yr ewe that lost one tooth sometime in the last 3 months and has one very loose.  She seems to be eating just fine.  Other sheep people I know (meat and wool breeders) say to either have it pulled by a vet, pull it myself because they have no feeling in their teeth, or leave it alone as it will fall out eventually.  Anyone have an opinion?
   
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