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I am completely confused on when I should breed my Katahdin ewes. I know of breeders in my region (Mid-Atlantic) lambing from Dec through April. Of course they all believe the month they lamb is the very best time. I am so confused! 🤯 My plan was to target the major holidays, specifically Eid...

I have a 15x20 area between a shed and a fence on which to build dog kennels. What is the most economical and DIY-able way to create a dry, level 15 x 20' surface? On the property are several kennel panels, telephone poles, railroad ties, railroad tracks, half a pallet of cinder blocks, 1/3...

Any posters here in Central Virginia with all-white Katahdin ewe lambs in the 50-lb range available? I am super bummed that the farmer 30 mins away with healthy, thick, uniform Katahdins I was excited to purchase only has wethers remaining. Bottle babies, hand-tame, pet-friendly are not what I...

How much hay do I need to store for winter per sheep? I have five ewe lambs that weighed 50lbs on average at six months. How much hay do I need to put up for winter in Central VA? One 21-bale bundle of small squares? Online resources are kind of all over the place based on production goals and...

What kind of waterers do you all use for your sheep and goats? I'm looking for first-hand reviews of two-ball waterers, post waterers; auto waterers that have pipe run to them. Located in VA with mild winters. I have heard concerns that sheep can't use the two-ball waterers common for cattle.

New owner of a ~19 acre property in Central Virginia, 30 minutes from Charlottesville. The goal is sheep for competitive sheepdog training as well as raising the kind of meat we like eat. The property is currently fenced in mostly barbed wire that contained beef cattle. A creek running along the...

A family member and I have "ordered" Hampshire piglets this spring (of course, the sow has to cooperate ;)) but we can't get into the local processor until winter. They have an existing relationship but that doesn't supersede the extraordinary demand. The calendar is full until December. I...

Joining you all from my new little farm in Central Virginia. Rehabbing the farm and planning for sheep, turkeys, and a couple feeder pigs. Interested in reducing grocery store meat for environmental reasons.