Re: [Blackbelly] New to Sheep

2013-11-22 Thread mtnrdgrnch
Thanks Donna-Marie, I appreciate the input. Most of my fencing has been tested by the goats, but I tried putting up something makeshift to separate the boys until I could figure out what to do with them. They took it down pretty easily :-) For their paddocks I have some close railed pipe

Re: [Blackbelly] New to Sheep

2009-01-11 Thread Michael Smith
Julia Hale said: There are only 2 real down sides to the breed-their small size, and their flighty temperament. The second can be ameliorated somewhat, but only the bottle babies have any chance of being docile like a Suffolk or Dorper. regarding bottle-fed American Blackbellies My

Re: [Blackbelly] New to Sheep

2009-01-09 Thread Cecil Bearden
I would definitely recommend Blackbellies for new sheep owners. I am sure there are some in Alberta, look a the breeder list, or do a google search for Blackbellies or Barbado or Barbadoes or Hair sheep, would be my suggestion. Welcome to the list... Cecil in OKla Candy Bauer wrote: I