Shetland sheep (and goats and dogs and poultry) in Wasilla, Alaska
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Monday, June 4, 2007
I forgot
Someone reminded me that they like photos of the lambs growing up. I haven't put many on my blog yet, so here are a few of the many photos already taken. Enjoy!
Man, I have tears welling out of my eyes. Your lambs are sooooo beautiful! Your blog is stunning. We needed your presence here. I'm so glad to be able to read your poetic thoughts. Thank you.
I have been owned by Shetlands and Shetland crosses since 1997. The first 4 arrived to assist my AKC Australian Cattle Dogs with learning herding maneuvers. I bred to registered Shetland rams to improve them and kept good ewe lambs back each year. I slowly built up my flock and now keep 40 or so year 'round. Recently we had the flock tested for OPP and Johne's diseases also and I'm happy to say all tested negative! WOOHOO!!
My interest in registered Shetlands was always there. I bought a few each year. As my registered numbers grow, my unregistered sheep numbers will dwindle except for a few old favorites who will stay. I grew up around sheep in Michigan and have been around the big wool breeds for years, but the Shetland is a far superior breed with fantastic wool and small size as well as big personalities. They do very well in Alaska! In 2007 I flew up 8 spotted Shetland lambs for my breeding plans and new genetics in Alaska, and 2 more lambs in 2008. I really look forward to the future lambs to arrive here at Silveraurora!
I'm also busy with a wonderful dairy goat herd as well, so occasionally you'll see some of my beauties on this blog too!
2 comments:
Suzanne - your babies are ADORABLE! Where did you get all those spots?
We have a small flock of 8 Shetlands in Bellingham WA - Anytime you want to bring one of those little guys down on the ferry, just let us know :-)
Well, it's late, and I'm "blogged out" for the night - I'll be back to see what's doin' on your farm. Tina
Man, I have tears welling out of my eyes. Your lambs are sooooo beautiful! Your blog is stunning. We needed your presence here. I'm so glad to be able to read your poetic thoughts.
Thank you.
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