Gulf Coast Sheep

lizard

Just born
Joined
May 25, 2009
Messages
5
Reaction score
0
Points
7
Location
SE Texas
We got our first sheep last week!! Yippee!!
3 ewes (2 yo)
1 ram
1 ewe (1yo)
1 mixed wether (Blackie) K-B/GC cross
1 mixed ewe (Brownie) K-B/GC cross

Everyone is settling in well. Today was worming, vaccination, drench, hoof trims, so they are not too happy with me at the moment. I hope by tomorrow they have forgotten!

Anyway, we are pretty new to sheep (like last week), and are looking forward to learning from those with more experience. We do have a few mentors, what a blessing!

GCsheepherd.jpg
 

Griffin's Ark

Ridin' The Range
Joined
May 20, 2009
Messages
233
Reaction score
0
Points
74
Great looking sheep! We got to get more sheep herders in here!

Chris
 

lizard

Just born
Joined
May 25, 2009
Messages
5
Reaction score
0
Points
7
Location
SE Texas
Thanks y'all!

My new clippers arrived today so tomorrow is shearing 101. Rambo the ram and I are going to get up close and personal!
:D
 

wannabfarmgirl

Just born
Joined
Aug 12, 2009
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Points
6
I'm excited to see other newbies out here...especially with Gulf Coast Sheep.

I have been "researching" the sheep idea for about 6 months now, and since the first month have focused in on Gulf Coast. Now, I'm just trying to get everything ready for them before making the big plung and buying some. My son and I even went to 4-H lamb camp last week to learn more about them.

What do you plan to raise them for - meat, milk, wool, or a combination?

I definitely have SHEEP FEVER now!
 

lizard

Just born
Joined
May 25, 2009
Messages
5
Reaction score
0
Points
7
Location
SE Texas
wannabfarmgirl said:
What do you plan to raise them for - meat, milk, wool, or a combination?

I definitely have SHEEP FEVER now!
We plan to use them for all of the above--if it works out!
Definitely the meat and wool, not sure about the milk yet. We don't have so much need for the milk, but will milk them if they have enough. I want to make cheese with ewe milk.
Our ewes are due the first 2 weeks of Nov. They are starting to put on little udders!

019-2.jpg
 

Beekissed

Herd Master
Joined
Aug 3, 2008
Messages
3,634
Reaction score
5,546
Points
453
Location
mountains of WV
Can you tell us more about the breed and why you chose them? They are very nice looking, BTW! :)
 

lizard

Just born
Joined
May 25, 2009
Messages
5
Reaction score
0
Points
7
Location
SE Texas
http://www.gulfcoastsheepbreeders.org/

I started researching breeds, and wanted a breed that would provide meat and wool.
Then I checked the ALBC to see what breeds are endangered and found my choice right there--perfect for Texas heat and humidity! They do well in other regions too, according to the breeders north of us.
We have only had them for 3 months; so far I am impressed with their health, personality, looks, ease of care, etc. We will shear in the spring so I can update then about wool and meat (depends on when we butcher our wether).
Recently we attended the Iowa State Fair, I would have to get some Lincoln Longwool sheep if we lived in a cooler climate--they are gorgeous and big!:)
 

wannabfarmgirl

Just born
Joined
Aug 12, 2009
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Points
6
Exciting! Keep us posted. My husband has asked that we wait 1-2 years before purchasing ( I agree), so we have some time - but can get prepared and learn more in the process!
 

Latest posts

Top