Kodesh Acres - This is my journal about sheep

[murphysranch]

Absolutely stunning photos. What a good way to start my morning. Thanks.

 

[KodeshAcres]

You use mimosa flowers? I'll have to look into it. I thought they were just invasive and annoying.

Yes, we love our mimosa trees. We have 2 of them on the property, they are called happy trees. Excellent for anxiety, depression, mood lifting and sleeping aid. We did not plant these they were here when we moved to the property. They smell so good, you can eat the flowers straight off the tree but not too many otherwise you’re going to start hallucinating apparently some people don’t like them and consider them to be messy and useless but like I said ours were already there and we see it as a blessing.

 

[KodeshAcres]

Boys will be boys! Rams can be real inventive when it comes to to getting to the ladies!

Gwynn is such a pretty girl, I’m so glad she is better now, due to your loving care.
All your lambs are adorable.

Your homestead is looking good, all the animals are healthy and happy.

No kidding!!! And to think that in a few months I’ll have to separate Dottie’s from her and stick them in with Weller and Snickes fun times and a full freezer in the future.

 

[KodeshAcres]

Glad you caught the pneumonia early and Gwynn is feeling better. Love seeing the sheep happy and healthy.

I wish I had figured it out sooner, before she lost all that weight but I am glad she’s bouncing back and continues to put weight on.

 

[KodeshAcres]

WTG on Gwynn!! Good save.
Where do you get dolomite??

The Natural Sheep Care book is a wealth of knowledge - love it.
Things look fantastic!! Lots of canning ahead for you.

Thank you
We got our dolomite from Tractor Supply any store like that should have it.

I love the Natural Sheep Care book, it’s been my go to since getting the sheep. That’s how I knew our ewe Misty needed more calcium when she started prolapsing.

I’d love to learn how to can things, but with our family size (10) we don’t currently grow enough things to have extra for canning. This is only our second year gardening, I only have a few things going in pots but my Memaw and younger sister have other stuff out in raised beds. Maybe if we do good this year, then next year we can plant double and have enough for canning as of right now everything gets eaten around here we love food!

 

[KodeshAcres]

Absolutely stunning photos. What a good way to start my morning. Thanks.

Thank you I am so glad you enjoy the pictures, sometimes I wonder if I’m overdoing it

 

[KodeshAcres]

You use mimosa flowers? I'll have to look into it. I thought they were just invasive and annoying.

 

[Baymule]

I never knew that about mimosas! I’ve loved them all my life, they are beautiful trees. Thanks for that information.

The wood is also beautiful with outstanding grain. Many years ago, my Daddy removed a mimosa stump from a friend’s yard. He took it to a woodworker and had 3 recipe boxes made. I still have mine, I get you a picture of it.

 

[Baymule]

Here it is.

 

[sandy10m]

I love all the pictures. I’m glad Weller settled down for you. The first few times you wean lambs, it can be stressful for you too. As you have learned, after a few days, it’s ok, so now you know what to expect and it won’t be so hard for you.

Last picture, if you are referring to the prickly pear, no, the sheep won’t eat them. They also don’t eat bull nettle, which is prevalent in northeast Texas.

I am going through that stressful time of first weaning. I have meat sheep (mutts for the most part), and the mamas were off extra food for 8 days, before separating mamas from lambs. They are only on grass. It's been 4 full days now of separation, and the mamas' udders are HUGE. I am worried about mastitis, etc., and was wondering if this is normal or if I am rightfully concerned. And what would you recommend. Sometimes I can catch 2 of the 3 mamas, and I am massaging their udders to try to help with the transition. But the udders are at maximum size right now, and that is probably not comfortable. Advice?
I see the "likes" and assume that means everything is on track for me? Leave it alone for now and keep watching?