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SageHill Ranch Journal
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SageHill
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I went to the barn this morning as usual. Decided not to peek in the stalls with ewes and go straight to the rams and get them out. The UTV and tractor were in the barn for protection from the rain and wind and I just haven't gotten them out yet. Ya' know that sound, the soft maaaa maaaa , yeah that one. I just knew the last ewe to lamb had to have her lamb(s). I decided to finish up with the rams, feeding watering etc. and let the surprise wait until I was done. I peeked in and saw her and two white lambs.
Both ram lambs and I'm ok with that
future auction, private sale, or freezer.
Since the other lambs have been out grazing quite a bit with Obi I decided it was time for Zo to come out as well.
He did great, I am very happy with how he worked. Not too pushy on the lambs and the lambs have figured things out with Obi.
As usual, Zo took the head keeping the speed of the sheep nice and slow.
A fun pic - the Obi-Zo herding machine
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Just sittin' around...
The triplets (dang I really like them)
Both ram lambs and I'm ok with that
future auction, private sale, or freezer.Since the other lambs have been out grazing quite a bit with Obi I decided it was time for Zo to come out as well.
He did great, I am very happy with how he worked. Not too pushy on the lambs and the lambs have figured things out with Obi.
As usual, Zo took the head keeping the speed of the sheep nice and slow.
A fun pic - the Obi-Zo herding machine
.....Just sittin' around...
The triplets (dang I really like them)
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SageHill
Herd Master
A few more pics from this morning. We weren't out as long as I would've liked -- the dang unseasonably warm weather has returned. Beside the warm the bugs were flying out and about and got to the point of let's get outta here.
Zo............
Obi and Zo
Zo............
Obi and Zo
Love seeing your pictures. Amazing dogs and I love those triplets too. I think I would love to do what you do! 
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SageHill
Herd Master
I am blest to be able to do this.Love seeing your pictures. Amazing dogs and I love those triplets too. I think I would love to do what you do!
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SageHill
Herd Master
A better pic of the new twins - two white ram lambs - one at 8 lbs and the other at 6.2 lbs. Half dorper half St Croix (from my registered ram I bought last year)
You should post some of the on the POW thread, especially the last two.
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SageHill
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One of the new ram lambs.
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SageHill
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Part of the lack of water and the winds we had last week - the drying out of everything is foxtails. While you can still see green I catch the yellows/browns that are soon to follow.
Yesterday I got a few of these off of Obi and Zo
They are nasty, the point is very sharp, sharp enough to penetrate skin and the travel through the body. See them in February is unheard of. They are the worst early in the season. As they dry further and further I hesitate to say that they become "wimpy" - still dangerous just not quite as big and sharp.
It is a signal that the end of grazing like we do here is coming to an end.
While you can still see green I catch the yellows/browns that are soon to follow.Yesterday I got a few of these off of Obi and Zo
They are nasty, the point is very sharp, sharp enough to penetrate skin and the travel through the body. See them in February is unheard of. They are the worst early in the season. As they dry further and further I hesitate to say that they become "wimpy" - still dangerous just not quite as big and sharp.
It is a signal that the end of grazing like we do here is coming to an end.
