[Jacob-list] bottle-fed lamb questions

[ARTHUR PARTRIDGE]

>*"We all want to take good care of our sheep and should do so, but it is my

>sincere hope that we will keep them the hardy, primitive breed they are

>meant to be and not kill them with kindness."*

>I like this quote Carl, so true!

>Joan Gross

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That IS a great quote.  As to my friend who keeps her Icelandics in a jug
for two weeks, she goes even further.  Not only does each ewe/lamb combo
have their private suite (jug) for two weeks, each has a heating lamp that
is on during the night.  It doesn't get that cold here in March!  Plus I
noticed some singed fleeces on the ewes from getting too close to the
lamps.  She gets teased a lot by the other sheep producers, they claim her
sheep have a soft life.  I thought she was just being a great shepherd who
doesn't take chances, now I'm not so sure.

My Jacobs are still hardy and primitive simply because we can't afford to
provide the extras!  Apparently, that's a good thing.

Cathy
Moscow, Idaho