[blackbelly] free pet transport bid site

2006-09-19 Thread Carol Elkins
to give this a try next time you need to ship sheep, please share your results with the list. It sounds like a good concept. (They provide the same service for hauling things other than critters, too, such as vehicles, household goods, etc.) Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados

Re: [blackbelly] sheep with swollen ear

2006-09-26 Thread Carol Elkins
At 10:02 PM 9/25/2006 -0500, you wrote: I have a blackbelly ewe with swollen ears. Both ears are over 3/4 inch thick and drooping. She seems ok otherwise. Anyone had this problem before. Can't find any sign of trauma or any parasites. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly

Re: [blackbelly] Corsican vs. Blackbelly name

2006-12-06 Thread Carol Elkins
, but it is, for the most part, an American Blackbelly. Carol On 12/6/2006 10:30:09 AM, william bartlett ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: Time for a dumb question that has probably been ask before. What in the world is the differance between a blackbelly and a corsican. Carol Elkins Critterhaven

[blackbelly] How to post messages to the list

2007-02-06 Thread Carol Elkins
problems posting to the group, please email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol Elkins Listserv owner At 07:44 AM 2/6/2007, you wrote: I am having all kinds of problems post an email for a friend that has some LDG puppies. I keep getting told it has a suspicious header. I have found if I do not reply

Re: [blackbelly] orphaned lambs

2007-02-07 Thread Carol Elkins
to bottle feed. Help. I am hoping they will get hungry and start eating but is there anything else we can do. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz T-shirts, mugs, caps, and more at the Barbados

Re: [blackbelly] market for sheep skulls and (new) hide tanning

2007-03-15 Thread Carol Elkins
I can only echo what Onalee and Oneta have said about PayPal and eBay. I use both all the time for buying, and I just began to sell a couple months ago and found the experience very easy. I read a good book about doing eBay before I started, however (eBay for Dummies http://tinyurl.com/2bc8ad

Re: [blackbelly] scours, adult sheep

2007-04-09 Thread Carol Elkins
homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz T-shirts, mugs, caps, and more at the Barbados Blackbelly Online Store http://www.cafepress.com

[blackbelly] another unusual lambing event

2007-04-10 Thread Carol Elkins
that a ewe would retain a 30-day-old fetus throughout a normal 152-day gestation and coincidentally deliver it on her due day. The ewe is fine, and showing no post-partum behavior or other distress. Like Mary's experience, some things are just really odd. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven

Re: [blackbelly] Do we have to have a ram?

2007-04-10 Thread Carol Elkins
everyone else. Doesn't he get lonely? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz T-shirts, mugs, caps, and more at the Barbados Blackbelly Online Store http://www.cafepress.com/blackbellysheep

[blackbelly] OSU Web site recognizes American Blackbelly

2007-05-10 Thread Carol Elkins
to achieve the current results. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz T-shirts, mugs, caps, and more at the Barbados Blackbelly Online Store http://www.cafepress.com/blackbellysheep

[blackbelly] Bizarre Blackbelly

2007-06-02 Thread Carol Elkins
(scroll to bottom of page at left) For another, close-up view of this hairy hamper, see http://tinyurl.com/2v4yl7 I stumbled across these images on the Internet and thought you'd enjoy seeing them. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss

[blackbelly] purebred Barbados Blackbelly starter flock available

2007-06-13 Thread Carol Elkins
://www.critterhaven.biz/sale/livestock.htm I believe Ron Keener is in his final stages of planning his upcoming cross-country transport run, so if you are interested in these sheep and want them shipped, please contact me immediately. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair

Re: [Blackbelly] Updates

2007-07-24 Thread Carol Elkins
in my barn and not necessarily trapping them in the jug. So if anyone has a tried-and-true fly reduction method, I'd sure like to hear it. Carol At 06:54 PM 7/23/2007, Sharon wrote: This is a test. It been very quiet lately. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep

Re: [Blackbelly] Finishing Lambs: The Abbatoir

2007-09-28 Thread Carol Elkins
hay starting next year and am still debating the merits of straight grass versus the alfalfa/perennial rye grass mixture. My sheep give me deep, guilt-evoking stares when I put a bale of straight grass hay in their feeder. Carol At 11:38 AM 9/28/2007, you wrote: Carol Elkins Critterhaven

[Blackbelly] Garlic juice as a deworming agent

2007-10-17 Thread Carol Elkins
that they are already doing to answer questions about their own sheep-raising efforts. You can learn more about how to apply for a SARE grant at http://www.sare.org/grants/ Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http

[Blackbelly] feds to define naturally raised

2007-11-30 Thread Carol Elkins
=001k6Mgjuhy9LyQRurAXUBWKCG61wn2QSYEuSQ6UF_5mDmT-vR47aSwqHgh-aauCe20RYFvF2m5EnvXz84n8Lm8dfSm0yP4fTlhCjP1ge3aL3SEf-hJevizcrXuEYxH-c2M7ygnNKOaK4FHH2fJqLa9HMWOVcns6kEYy8EQPnUk_Yd_NB1pDSp1kOvNRVkkZRLASA3qRLNH_nTA9rTl0i7fCO15c7VUXirChttp://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-23103.htm. Carol

Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly Digest, Vol 4, Issue 16

2008-02-01 Thread Carol Elkins
, but I learned the hard way that those little buggers are fertile at 4 months of age. Carol At 08:22 PM 1/31/2008, Nate wrote: I always put my young rams and bucks in with the older bucks ( not at breeding time ) and let the older ones knock them around and teach them how to fall in line. Carol

Re: [Blackbelly] SHEEP FOR SALE

2008-04-15 Thread Carol Elkins
, MARK STOREY ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: Hi there, I must be out of the loop. We have been advertising our sheep for sale on the website rather than the list serve. What is proper? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado

[Blackbelly] Barbados Blackbelly starter flock(s) for sale

2008-05-04 Thread Carol Elkins
need to belong to his Travel with Ron K Yahoo group to view these docs, however. It is at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK/ Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz T-shirts

[Blackbelly] STOP NAIS teleseminar this Wednesday night!

2008-05-27 Thread Carol Elkins
, Judith McGeary Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001hcuZcy4D3cUtgVhqZG28I1jJkmlhfRafYCNckc2Zzkt9FQrYwAnudal6zMvliI3h1bUSyMg2Lavuabz_jTSeEZsv8EhdbvDNMow1Zm_mKAA9WLCE3o42uDnZ-i02x1xvwww.farmandranchfreedom.org 866-687-6452 Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly

Re: [Blackbelly] Please hold

2008-05-28 Thread Carol Elkins
group. I'm always happy to help. My email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol Elkins Listserv owner At 08:26 AM 5/28/2008, you wrote: Hi Carol, Could you please temporarily remove me from the list as we'll be away for two months. Thank you. I'm wondering if you have any farms in the Fort

Re: [Blackbelly] Can anyone HELP me with my new Lamb?

2008-06-18 Thread Carol Elkins
. What are my chances of getting her Registered? Or should my next Lamb be Registered already? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz T-shirts, mugs, caps, and more at the Barbados Blackbelly

[Blackbelly] used microscopes

2008-07-30 Thread Carol Elkins
Those of you wishing to purchase an affordable microscope to use for doing your own fecal analyses might want to have a look at http://www.barr5genetics.com/microscopes.html They are trying to clear out their stock of new and used microscopes so they are offering $25 off the price on all of

[Blackbelly] Scrapie Surveillance Plan Available

2008-08-29 Thread Carol Elkins
be accessed at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Wi5hjrB9BHa7Rsf0nADxjERIfqTR9m3Fo8H6Bd0-i81rmJHthN9z2FuMKH7l_yPOlhWcZ37BNwUwZltrU55mm0DbN8rzIMI0F9HNtJGg1XlUy7gajdVkPHvHrX9H4RUsQlHDghCUBc4=www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahss/sheep. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear

Re: [Blackbelly] Goats and Sheep

2008-09-02 Thread Carol Elkins
PROTECTED] wrote: Can Blackbelly's breed with goats ? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz T-shirts, mugs, caps, and more at the Barbados Blackbelly Online Store http://www.cafepress.com

Re: [Blackbelly] EPA Livestock emissions sample letter

2008-12-02 Thread Carol Elkins
, is still better than no letter at all. So folks, please tak 2 minutes and copy the text Bonnie provided and send it to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol At 10:26 AM 12/2/2008, you wrote: Here is my letter -- help yourself to whatever you like. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair

[Blackbelly] humane slaughter

2008-12-06 Thread Carol Elkins
it was slaughtered humanely. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz T-shirts, mugs, caps, and more at the Barbados Blackbelly Online Store http://www.cafepress.com/blackbellysheep

[Blackbelly] report shows retail price of lamb nationwide

2008-12-19 Thread Carol Elkins
. Retailers can request the full data set by contacting the organization directly. The ALB is a producer-funded trade organization. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz T-shirts, mugs, caps, and more

[Blackbelly] re castration

2008-12-29 Thread Carol Elkins
the list in 2000. Nine years. It's hard to believe. Happy new year to you all. May your sheepies remain safe and make lots of babies. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz

[Blackbelly] Fwd: Take Action Online to Help Stop NAIS!

2008-12-31 Thread Carol Elkins
Online Action Items! First round of voting on Change.org ends today Two websites are allowing people to speak up about the issues they want President-Elect Obama to address when he takes office. The first is his official website:

[Blackbelly] good resource for marketing advice

2009-02-05 Thread Carol Elkins
. If you are interested in picking up some good tips on how to market your sheep and sheep products, I can recommend her newsletter. There is a button on the bottom of her Web site to sign up for her free newsletter. http://beyondthesidewalk.com/index.shtml Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven

Re: [Blackbelly] Udderly EZ Milker device?

2009-02-20 Thread Carol Elkins
/ anyone try this? (pretty expensive) Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's

Re: [Blackbelly] Fencing

2009-02-26 Thread Carol Elkins
use, what type of fencing your using, how well it works, etc. ? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly

Re: [Blackbelly] Are Blackbellies easy to sell?

2009-03-02 Thread Carol Elkins
are these sheep to sell? I believed going into this, that through the consortium, I wouldn't have a hard time selling my lamb crops? What can you folks share with us about this topic? We would love to hear from you. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock

[Blackbelly] alternative method for weaning a bottle baby

2009-03-03 Thread Carol Elkins
the quantity of milk than it is to dilute it. This made sense to me, so I took this alternative approach with the bottle lamb I've been feeding for the past 2 months. It worked very well and I weaned him over a period of 7 days. Just thought I'd share. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven

Re: [Blackbelly] Google and privacy

2009-03-06 Thread Carol Elkins
to prevent messages sent to this listserv or, for that matter to any Yahoo group, to escape search engines. If anyone has concerns or comments regarding this list, please email me privately at celk...@critterhaven.biz . Carol Elkins Listserv Owner On 3/6/2009 7:14:35 PM, Bonnie Chandler

[Blackbelly] sheep video will keep you laughing

2009-03-19 Thread Carol Elkins
-resources/blogs/sheep-leds-art-awesome Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's

[Blackbelly] band saw for meat

2009-05-24 Thread Carol Elkins
in lieu of an actual meat bandsaw? Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's

Re: [Blackbelly] what to do about an aggressive ram?

2010-01-14 Thread Carol Elkins
, Dave, and I appreciate everyone's contribution to these really good discussions. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message

[Blackbelly] The USDA has announced that it is dropping NAIS!

2010-02-05 Thread Carol Elkins
/1b55c6940a7071e38a07e004eeb8b336/e7d49c414e59655280f9def47e659853http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/content/printable_version/faq_traceability.pdf Your voice was heard. Stay alert. Stay active. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo

Re: [Blackbelly] putting young rams in with adult rams

2010-02-17 Thread Carol Elkins
for putting young ABB rams in with the adult ABB rams? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list

[Blackbelly] Weanling wether in AZ

2010-03-01 Thread Carol Elkins
This gal needs to find a home for a lamb she just inherited. Laurie Gengler swanda...@yahoo.com New River, AZ phone: 623-451-6971 Weanling American Blackbelly wether, must go today not registered Make an offer! ___ This message is from the Blackbelly

Re: [Blackbelly] Sierra Luna Blackbellies

2010-03-23 Thread Carol Elkins
, you wrote: I wanted to see of this would work. This is a link to my Facebook sheep album. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message

[Blackbelly] wooden milk bar pattern?

2010-03-25 Thread Carol Elkins
to locate a pattern so that his son can build the feeder. Thanks, Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly

Re: [Blackbelly] Our Blackbelly's guard dog

2010-05-26 Thread Carol Elkins
Mississippi where it is very hot and humid. I have a friend here who raises Pyrenees and never cuts their hair. He advises not to trim her coat, saying she will shed all she needs. My question is: Is there a downside to a very close cropping? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados

[Blackbelly] treats for taming

2010-06-11 Thread Carol Elkins
their inherent distrust of humans for such a tasty reward, but several have. It makes my evening zen time more pleasurable for me, and for them. I DO NOT recommend doing this if you feed guardian dogs in the same pen with the sheep. The poor dogs would never get a chance at their food. Carol Elkins

Re: [Blackbelly] Help: Need info on bottle feeding

2010-08-02 Thread Carol Elkins
agree; but it is a place to start. Carol At 09:58 PM 8/2/2010, you wrote: I dont have any colostrum. All of this happened after the feed stores were closed. I can probably find some tomowrrow-- or is that too late? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear

[Blackbelly] good movie about sheep

2010-08-18 Thread Carol Elkins
. But the sheep noises are really important to the film, and you miss all of this with the commentary turned on. That's why it is worth watching twice. The commentary explains a lot of what is going on. If you subscribe to Netflix, I highly recommend this movie. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered

Re: [Blackbelly] good movie about sheep

2010-08-24 Thread Carol Elkins
of the good parts to my wife. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage

Re: [Blackbelly] Ram pix for Fall, 2010

2010-10-01 Thread Carol Elkins
_Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies ___ Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from

[Blackbelly] Barbados Blackbelly starter flock for sale

2010-11-26 Thread Carol Elkins
that at your bank!). *Ram is half-brother to one of the ewes, which will not be a problem. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message

Re: [Blackbelly] Horse-blanket for a ram?

2011-02-26 Thread Carol Elkins
and he hated it. Carol At 10:47 AM 2/26/2011, you wrote: Has anyone ever successfully made a horse-blanket kind of poncho thing for a blackbelly before? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http

Re: [Blackbelly] blackfaced ABB ram

2011-05-01 Thread Carol Elkins
Black Hawaiian? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http

[Blackbelly] barn fan

2011-06-24 Thread Carol Elkins
and would care to share? Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage

Re: [Blackbelly] Parasite deaths/Worming

2011-07-20 Thread Carol Elkins
I believe. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http

[Blackbelly] Blackbelly Sheep Record for sale on Amazon

2011-08-15 Thread Carol Elkins
for the river. But the cover is cool! http://www.amazon.com/Black-Belly-Sheep/dp/B001EJWXOM%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIGASBUYVEB7MTLPA%26tag%3Dthefoodrecipe-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB001EJWXOM Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair

[Blackbelly] Fwd: RE: Barbados Blackbelly sheep

2011-09-06 Thread Carol Elkins
think clearly, and sometimes it's through the help of outsiders that can make a huge difference. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz

[Blackbelly] fenced area needed in Guymon Oklahoma for sheep transfer

2011-09-06 Thread Carol Elkins
in or near Guymon and have a fenced area or know of one? Guymon has a fairground, but I can't see from the map if there are any barns. If someone familiar with the area could email me privately, I would greatly appreciate it. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair

Re: [Blackbelly] Need help with identifying a ewe

2011-09-26 Thread Carol Elkins
wrote: Definitely Barbado or American Blackbelly- mix with something else. My AB girls mostly have horn scurs, I would think a true barbado would not. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz

[Blackbelly] Pipestone Vet's ad about not feeding sheep mineral

2011-10-11 Thread Carol Elkins
. Offer salt free choice. #8770Selenium/Iodine Premix 5# 10.00 #6249Vit E/Se/Iodine 5# - $27.50 _ Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz

Re: [Blackbelly] what I feed for minerals

2011-10-18 Thread Carol Elkins
, there are no scientific studies that suggest that any of these products have any substantial effect as an anthelmintic. I suspect that blackbelly sheep's natural tolerance to worms is the main reason that these substances appear to work. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados

Re: [Blackbelly] Alfalfa pellets/cubes

2011-10-23 Thread Carol Elkins
for their cows., Nancy Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http

Re: [Blackbelly] I'm looking for sheep

2011-12-31 Thread Carol Elkins
Preston, what breed are you looking for, American Blackbelly (horned rams) or Barbados Blackbelly (polled rams)? Carol At 05:15 PM 12/31/2011, you wrote: So, I'm looking for some breeding ewes in the DFW or North Texas area. If you've got some you'd like to sell, please email me offlist.

[Blackbelly] sheep scratching post

2012-01-09 Thread Carol Elkins
on? Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http

[Blackbelly] Humor: Champis the sheep-herding bunny?

2012-02-01 Thread Carol Elkins
Those of you who can't afford a pricey herding dog might consider a herding rabbit. Don't believe me? Watch this great video (at the bottom of the following site): http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2093886/Meet-rabbit-resident-sheep-dog-farm.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Carol Carol Elkins

[Blackbelly] Links of interest to nutrition webinars and to pasture lease options

2012-02-04 Thread Carol Elkins
and sample leases. One publication is devoted to pasture rental agreements. Enjoy! Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message

[Blackbelly] sheep transport resources

2012-05-26 Thread Carol Elkins
and board, equipment costs, all of those things make sheep transport seriously expensive. But I know many people who say that they could not make the same journey that the professionals do at any lower cost. So it is an option to consider, Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados

Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly in Germany

2012-11-29 Thread Carol Elkins
Remi, thanks for sharing. I can imagine the sudden braking and swerving when you glimpsed these beautiful sheep in the pasture. Anyone having trouble finding the photos on Remi's Web site can use this link: http://blackbellyfarm.us/modules/tadgallery/index.php?csn=9 Carol At 08:59 PM

[Blackbelly] If you've been wanting your own farm Web site...

2013-01-20 Thread Carol Elkins
in the U.S. If you get a Web site up and running, let us know! Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly

[Blackbelly] P.S. on Web site

2013-01-20 Thread Carol Elkins
Even though I accidentally forgot to remove the Consortium members greeting in the email I just posted about building your own farm Web site, the email really was meant for the Blackbelly Listserv. I just clicked the Send button too soon. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados

Re: [Blackbelly] Lamb prices

2013-01-21 Thread Carol Elkins
? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http

Re: [Blackbelly] WTB or Trade Registered Ram in Ohio or any adjacent state.

2013-03-20 Thread Carol Elkins
Hi Mike, Which breed of ram are you looking for? American Blackbelly (horned) or Barbados Blackbelly (polled)? Carol At 12:08 PM 3/20/2013, you wrote: Hello Folks, It is time for us to bring in some new blood lines into our flock here at Soggy Top Farm

Re: [Blackbelly] Cameroon sheep?

2013-03-28 Thread Carol Elkins
Blackbelly-looking sheep, they could have bred Cameroons. -Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message

[Blackbelly] Hydroponic Fodder--It is a viable option for beeding sheep?

2013-04-04 Thread Carol Elkins
://www.sheepandgoat.com/articles/hydrofodder.htmlRead full article -- Posted By Susan Schoenian to http://mdsheepgoat.blogspot.com/2013/04/hydroponic-fodder-for-feed.htmlShepherd's Notebook at 4/04/2013 10:32:00 AM Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear

[Blackbelly] video on humane slaughter of cattle

2013-05-03 Thread Carol Elkins
found the information I've learned from her books useful in helping me design handling systems for my sheep and how to ensure their humane slaughter. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz

Re: [Blackbelly] Dead ewe, coyotes? or something else

2013-06-06 Thread Carol Elkins
? It was a rather large amount, and difficult for me to imagine any of the animals having that much come out at once, normally. Again, there appeared to be no blood on it at all. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http

[Blackbelly] Webinar on Parasite Management

2013-08-17 Thread Carol Elkins
FYI, especially if you subscribe to the I deworm my sheep every X months whether they need it or not school of thought. The http://www.sheepusa.org/American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) and it's http://www.growourflock.org/Rebuild the Sheep Industry Committee is sponsoring a webinar on

Re: [Blackbelly] Milk replacer

2013-09-05 Thread Carol Elkins
. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info

Re: [Blackbelly] Bleeding

2013-09-24 Thread Carol Elkins
any one experienced a was middle age sheep vaginal bleeding about every 2 weeks, approx few teaspoon to 1/8 th cp. no other behavior issues at all.. I the vet are stumped .. Thank you Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo

Re: [Blackbelly] (no subject)

2013-10-02 Thread Carol Elkins
blackbelly sheep need it? What I have been using seems expencive. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly

Re: [Blackbelly] Loose Mineral Feeder

2013-10-06 Thread Carol Elkins
Curtis has sent me photos of his mineral feeder and I've uploaded them to the Blackbelly Listserv's Scrapebook page at http://www.blackbellysheep.info/scrapbook.html Choose the Gates, Pens, Chutes and Feeders group and you'll see Curtis' photos of his mineral feeder. Thanks Curtis! Carol

Re: [Blackbelly] Deworming sheep (was previously Blackbelly Digest, Vol 9, Issue 48)

2013-10-09 Thread Carol Elkins
? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http

Re: [Blackbelly] Deworming sheep (was previously Blackbelly Digest, Vol 9, Issue 48)

2013-10-10 Thread Carol Elkins
and are really enjoying them. Is there a way to find other ABBs in our aria? We have 63 acres near Plains Montana.Arnold Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz

[Blackbelly] Free webinar series on selling sheep to ethnic markets

2013-10-26 Thread Carol Elkins
-em_ByfxkQPTLKta2fkMYv4JuNE6tNSMnMrWg5KsntdYtnE26YFBB1YuooJ9aioLPpOaJOeZxfk7FV3rc7GtheW0HwQ4WEQx0pOVfjVpnhihXxCJPhfWEJSL4pHeA3RMFM7AJlwWDuT8ffL6lu0Q3-2wkwx4po57GstA-NYwbS0h5nP8jwGg==http://umaine.edu/livestock/sheep/ethnic-marketing-of-lamb-and-mutton. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http

[Blackbelly] rotational grazing video

2013-10-26 Thread Carol Elkins
Here is a quick 5-minute video that gives some good tips about how to set up a rotational grazing system on your pasture. It is not specific to sheep, but explains the nuts and bolts of rotational grazing. http://www.adobe.com/mena_en/products/server/adobedesigner/ Carol Carol Elkins

[Blackbelly] Correct link to rotational grazing video

2013-10-27 Thread Carol Elkins
the nuts and bolts of rotational grazing. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit

[Blackbelly] Direct On-Farm Marketing of Slaughter Lambs and Goats

2013-11-07 Thread Carol Elkins
not offer on-farm slaughter. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's

Re: [Blackbelly] Breeding Comedy Show

2013-12-04 Thread Carol Elkins
, the largest rack-ed ram, he's have 35-40 inches or so. -Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from

Re: [Blackbelly] breeder map

2013-12-24 Thread Carol Elkins
Rick, it seems to be working fine on my end (I'm the person who provides this map). Try again and if you continue to have problems, email me off list and describe the symptoms.. Carol Elkins celk...@critterhaven.biz Listserv Owner At 10:31 PM 12/23/2013, you wrote: Anyone know why this page

[Blackbelly] Woman in U.K. needs help with American Blackbelly lamb deaths

2014-01-27 Thread Carol Elkins
Hi everyone, I've been communicating with a woman in the U.K. who has a flock of American Blackbelly sheep. She is having a lot of unexpected lamb deaths (older lambs) and is down to only one ram and two ewes. I'm copying her email below. Please email her directly, but also copy the group if

Re: [Blackbelly] bottle feeding newborn

2014-02-04 Thread Carol Elkins
nutrients that will be sufficient to give a newborn what it needs to survive the first 24 hours. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz

Re: [Blackbelly] Actual Barbados Ram and ewes for sale in California?

2014-02-28 Thread Carol Elkins
to be actual, polled Barbado blackbelly sheep. Cannot vouch for the purity of their breeding. Just passing it along in case Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz

Re: [Blackbelly] Actual Barbados Ram and ewes for sale in

2014-03-03 Thread Carol Elkins
would he have horns or scurs or anything if he is a Barbados? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing

Re: [Blackbelly] Fading lamb

2014-04-03 Thread Carol Elkins
was in pain. My friend talked to a nurse and they feel that the lamb may have taken a hit to the head. It sounded like neurological damage. Sadly yours, Natasha Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http

Re: [Blackbelly] taste of lamb

2014-04-07 Thread Carol Elkins
Auburn, CA Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http

Re: [Blackbelly] Breeding

2014-04-08 Thread Carol Elkins
condition is good) Just curious the pro's and con's to both ways. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly

Re: [Blackbelly] Coyote fence ideas

2014-05-09 Thread Carol Elkins
. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info

[Blackbelly] ASI Photo Contest Open

2014-06-01 Thread Carol Elkins
=UYVYW_VNn5Lsv52xl7pB4nJko_0x5dQ4jZjjF-gLiIb5lSWTJtsQbQ==www.sheepusa.org or contact Ralph Loos at mailto:ra...@sheepusa.orgra...@sheepusa.org or 303-771-3500, ext. 55. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http

[Blackbelly] Results of my old sheep experiment

2014-06-29 Thread Carol Elkins
. Her meat is just marvelous. I would never know that I was eating 11-year-old mutton. Being ground eliminated any possibility of toughness. So now I know that I can slaughter for table any BB sheep, regardless of age. Thought this information might be useful to the rest of you. Carol Carol

Re: [Blackbelly] Trees or bushes in the pasture

2014-07-01 Thread Carol Elkins
? Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http

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