SheepGirl's 2012 Lambing Thread

[purplequeenvt]

So back to the aggressive ram thing. How old is your aggressive ram now? At what age do they start to act "ramish" with hormones? Dipsy is the sweetest ram and he is so easy to handle. He never butts. He's almost 2. Now I have a Jacob ram, too, who is 6 months old, Beastie Boy. I just love him to death, he is so sweet, too. But I dread to think if he starts getting aggressive, because he has 5 HUGE horns that surely will be dangerous!

There is a huge range in when a ram gets aggressive/how aggressive he gets. In my experience, if they are 2 or 3 years and not aggressive they will probably be good. But again, there are no set rules and no guarantees.

 

[Bridgemoof]

Hey Sheepgirl,

I happened upon this Craigslist ad today for a ram:
Texel X Southdown X Suffolk cross ram lamb for sale. DOB: 3/8/12

It's in Culpeper, VA and they want $275 for him which may be beyond what you are looking for. Just thought I would bring your attention to it.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/grd/3180505095.html

 

[aggieterpkatie]

Hey Sheepgirl, the male vet at the practice I told you about raises sheep, and he was breeding some Texels (and crossbreeding) so you may want to give him a call. Dr. L.

 

[SheepGirl]

Actually now that I think about it, that's the guy I've been emailing It didn't even occur to me lol.

 

[aggieterpkatie]

Actually now that I think about it, that's the guy I've been emailing It didn't even occur to me lol.

Awesome.

 

[Roving Jacobs]

So back to the aggressive ram thing. How old is your aggressive ram now? At what age do they start to act "ramish" with hormones? Dipsy is the sweetest ram and he is so easy to handle. He never butts. He's almost 2. Now I have a Jacob ram, too, who is 6 months old, Beastie Boy. I just love him to death, he is so sweet, too. But I dread to think if he starts getting aggressive, because he has 5 HUGE horns that surely will be dangerous!

Cormos rams are known for being sweet. The lady I got mine from called them "love puddles" and I probably couldn't get my boy to be aggressive towards me for all the grain and ladies in the world. Always be cautious and don't encourage rough behavior but I wouldn't worry about him getting mean. All my Jacob boys are pretty easy going as well. I wouldn't put up with a mean ram with horns and I think most other breeders feel the same way. They won't seek me out for cuddles like my cormo does but they're perfectly respectful and keep their distance when I'm working in their pasture even if they're curious about what I'm doing.

 

[Southdown]

I learned something interesting about the tongues. Thanks.

 

[SheepGirl]

Finally got those pictures from a week ago uploaded...

Here's Ciqala, my old ewe.

Have I ever mentioned that I love the color of her eyes?

Ciqala and Maggie really do get along quite well. All Maggie does is sniff & lick the sheep and then she loses interest in them so I guess Ciqala doesn't see her as a threat

Paulie wanted to get in a picture before I overload you guys with lamb pictures

Okay...I love this picture of Katy Perry I focused the clover and then I moved my camera to include my lamb and I love it.

Doesn't the white marking on Lady Gaga's muzzle look like a question mark? or is it just me...lol

Like I said...Lady Gaga has such a pretty face

Sister kisses

OMG I love this expression Lady Gaga gives...I've only seen her make that face once before and I'm glad I got both on camera!

And, just cause....here's a picture of my kitten. You see that heart on her? it's sideways, but it's still a heart!

 

[bigshawn]

Love the pics................

 

[Southdown]

My lambs will sometimes stick their heads through the fence too on those larger squares. I hate it when they do that and they think there is greener grass on the other side, of course.