Re: [Blackbelly] Tumbleweeds

2013-11-22 Thread Jann Bach
Yes, they are horrible stickery things. There were a couple in the corral when I first unloaded the sheep and they immediately ate them even though they had plenty to eat in the trailer. I watched and then offered them a few more which they greedily devoured. I finally stopped giving them to

Re: [Blackbelly] New to list

2013-11-22 Thread Jann Bach
Thanks Mike and Michael :-) Jann Sent from my iPhone On Nov 22, 2013, at 2:07 PM, Mike Hummel m...@soggytopfarm.com wrote: Hi Jann, and welcome. Here is some of the best advice you will get, at least IMHO. Go to a sheep equipment supply website and find a sheep sorting gate. Build a

Re: [Blackbelly] Tumbleweeds

2013-11-22 Thread Jann Bach
On Nov 22, 2013, at 4:36 PM, Michael Smith mwsmotorspo...@gmail.com wrote: My sheep and Pygmy goats eat thistle once it's dried-- down to the nub. Also rose branches from the garden. -MIchael, Perino Ranch blackbellies Sent from my iPad On Nov 22, 2013, at 2:31 PM, Jann Bach mtnrdgr

Re: [Blackbelly] Breeding Comedy Show

2013-12-04 Thread Jann Bach
Sounds like you had quite an adventure. I am discovering that catch pens and funneling chutes are extremely helpful :-) Jann Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2013, at 3:36 PM, Michael Smith mwsmotorspo...@gmail.com wrote: So, I have 4 acres with many many separate pastures with gates and

Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly Digest, Vol 10, Issue 1

2014-01-07 Thread Jann Bach
Where is the video? I seem to have missed it :-( Jann Sent from my iPhone On Jan 7, 2014, at 4:19 PM, Rick Krach rickkr...@hotmail.com wrote: Two questions, Michael: do you really have to keep so many rams together? It seems like sure, eventual death for the weakest of them. Secondly,

Re: [Blackbelly] Re ABB Rams fighting video and a reminder to digest users

2014-01-09 Thread Jann Bach
Thanks. Will do better :-) Sent from my iPhone On Jan 9, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Carol J. Elkins celk...@awrittenword.com wrote: His link to the video was right under his name. http://youtu.be/fnAw_zVofm8 A reminder: those of you on digest, when you reply to a message, please remember to

Re: [Blackbelly] Thieves

2014-01-10 Thread Jann Bach
That is awful! We have Tibetan Mastiffs guarding our flock. I hope that is sufficient to prevent such thefts. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 10, 2014, at 6:53 PM, Mark Wintermute winterm...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Mike, In 2012 the first week of school and while I was work thieves loaded

Re: [Blackbelly] Thieves

2014-01-10 Thread Jann Bach
That is awful! We have Tibetan Mastiffs guarding our flock. I hope that is sufficient to prevent such thefts. Jann Sent from my iPhone On Jan 10, 2014, at 6:53 PM, Mark Wintermute winterm...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Mike, In 2012 the first week of school and while I was work thieves

Re: [Blackbelly] Thieves

2014-01-11 Thread Jann Bach
Wow. That is really scary. I wish you much luck. Jann Sent from my iPhone On Jan 11, 2014, at 3:52 AM, Mark Wintermute winterm...@earthlink.net wrote: I had dogs that made it clear that blood would be shed by anyone messing with their sheep. They were poisoned. I had one named Cowboy

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

2014-02-28 Thread Jann Bach
It is hard to tell if it is the price for just the ram or for all four. When I first read it I though they were selling just the ram. Jann Sent from my iPhone On Feb 28, 2014, at 11:49 AM, Carol Elkins celk...@critterhaven.biz wrote: It isn't uncommon for horned American Blackbelly stock

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

2014-02-28 Thread Jann Bach
I have several ewes with small horns. Jann Sent from my iPhone On Feb 28, 2014, at 5:36 PM, Sunny wspri...@goldstate.net wrote: Actually, it looks like the ewe has hornsoops! In all my years with American Blckbellies, I did have one ram who had tiny scurs instead of horns but

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

2014-03-03 Thread Jann Bach
, just because he has no horn scurs. Again, with the cheap prices... http://sacramento.craigslist.org/grd/4357829617.html -Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies. On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 6:38 PM, Jann Bach mtnrdgr...@aol.com wrote: I have several ewes with small horns. Jann Sent from my

Re: [Blackbelly] Rams in Late Winter

2014-03-21 Thread Jann Bach
Very nice. Wish we had grass like that! I had my first lambs yesterday. Two boys. They are way too cute. Mom and babies are doing well. Can hardly wait for more. Jann Sent from my iPhone On Mar 21, 2014, at 2:38 PM, Michael Smith mwsmotorspo...@gmail.com wrote: Forgot to post these last

Re: [Blackbelly] Fading lamb

2014-04-03 Thread Jann Bach
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worry every day about my little ones and I can't imagine your pain. Jann Sent from my iPhone On Apr 3, 2014, at 3:29 PM, R. Natasha Baronas meadowskuv...@gmail.com wrote: I put the lamb down about an hour after writing this. He started crying like he was

[Blackbelly] Looking for .....

2014-04-04 Thread Jann Bach
I am looking to buy or trade for an unrelated AB ram or ram lamb. I have stock from Gerry Krause's flock. Jann Sent from my iPhone On Apr 3, 2014, at 11:55 PM, Ron Keener wifi rkee...@realtime.net wrote: coast to coast trip planning I survived the accident in JAN and surgery in MAR -

Re: [Blackbelly] Looking for .....

2014-04-04 Thread Jann Bach
, Jann Bach wrote: I am looking to buy or trade for an unrelated AB ram or ram lamb. I have stock from Gerry Krause's flock. Jann Sent from my iPhone On Apr 3, 2014, at 11:55 PM, Ron Keener wifi rkee...@realtime.net wrote: coast to coast trip planning I survived the accident in JAN

Re: [Blackbelly] Looking for .....

2014-04-07 Thread Jann Bach
Ron would you please email me privately at jannba...@gmail.com with pricing. Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Apr 4, 2014, at 9:05 AM, Ron Keener wifi rkee...@realtime.net wrote: I might be able to fit CO OH CO into my trip - ron On Friday 04/04/2014 at 10:00 am, Jann Bach wrote

Re: [Blackbelly] Anti coyote fence ideas

2014-05-04 Thread Jann Bach
I put a 4 pvc pipe on the top of the fence. Makes it nearly impossible to scale as they have no traction to grab the top of the fence. I can further elaborate if anyone is interested. Jann Sent from my iPhone On May 4, 2014, at 9:50 AM, Michael Smith mwsmotorspo...@gmail.com wrote: I

Re: [Blackbelly] Coyote fence ideas

2014-05-09 Thread Jann Bach
I have Tibetan Mastiffs for my LGDs. They are bred to bark just to bark, to keep things away, not to bark just when something is approaching. I hear coyotes around us but they seem to stay away from our property so far. Sent from my iPhone On May 9, 2014, at 5:30 PM, Carol Elkins

Re: [Blackbelly] Coyote fence ideas

2014-05-12 Thread Jann Bach
IMO you are always best with a puppy especially if you already have a guardian to help teach the pup its job. Jann Sent from my iPhone On May 11, 2014, at 10:44 PM, Michael Smith mwsmotorspo...@gmail.com wrote: This feedback is all very interesting. We went to go look at a litter of 75%

Re: [Blackbelly] Trees or bushes in the pasture

2014-07-02 Thread Jann Bach
Mine, believe it or not, like tumbleweeds. But they don't eat enough of it to make a dent. Jann Sent from my iPhone On Jul 1, 2014, at 11:14 PM, Steve st...@ninemilesheep.com wrote: They LOVE sage brush. To the dismay of those that think the Sage Grouse are soon to be endangered.

Re: [Blackbelly] 2009 Superbowl Budweiser Ad with American Blackbelly sheep

2015-01-31 Thread Jann Bach
Yep. That's an ABB. Good eyes Jann Sent from my iPhone On Jan 31, 2015, at 5:38 PM, Carol Elkins celk...@critterhaven.biz wrote: I'm a little late sharing this with you but it is worth watching. I think this is the 2009 Budweiser Superbowl Ad. It has some great American Blackbelly sheep