Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly Digest, Vol 5, Issue 163

2009-12-03 Thread Nancy Tom Richardson
I do the same with about 150 girls with my ram running year round. If a girl comes in he will run the babies off. This normally occurs at about 6 weeks. Good luck Nancy - Original Message - From: blackbelly-requ...@lists.blackbellysheep.info To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info

[Blackbelly] Autumn in Auburn CA (fwd)

2009-12-03 Thread Peter C. Wallace
What gorgeous pictures, makes me want to give up the city life! What breeds are the larger sheep? Peter Wallace ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info

Re: [Blackbelly] rams in pasture

2009-12-03 Thread Michael Smith
Rick, you're right about no one getting hurt, for sure. Your system would work well for me if I wanted lambs every year, and if I was raising them for meat, I totally agree. In that case I would only need one sire. I'm doing this more for the pasture grazing I need, and to raise a flock of a