How to get your Lambs Out

Background: It’s spring. The grass is finally up after several late-season snowstorms and you can see your BFL former-bottle-lamb Sue with a mischevious glint in her eye. She’s tested every inch of the loafing area fence for weakness and now she’s just waiting, WAITING for someone to latch it wrong so she can make herContinue reading “How to get your Lambs Out”

Sometimes, Sheep are Jerks

The last two days have been very hectic in preparation for the sheep going into the barn for the winter.  You’d think, “We have a barn, so we’re good” but we had yet to complete the electricity, the end panels, the floor and a few other small details.  My parents came and helped tremendously.  TheyContinue reading “Sometimes, Sheep are Jerks”

Getting Together

After an escape and a few other instances of naughtiness, primarily instigated by The Doctor, I gave in.  Knowing a bit about sheep psychology, I made a guess: if I put the BFLs with the larger flock, they would be more inclined to stay put because the larger flock doesn’t pressure the fence.  After aContinue reading “Getting Together”