Veering off topic a bit (I'm finding this interesting, though it certainly
presents more questions in my mind than it answers!) -- when it was
mentioned that one characteristic of "primitive" breeds is molting, I
wondered if anyone could answer a question about my little cheviot sheep,
though they wouldn't be considered "primitive".... I lost my shearer (a
tragedy to say the least) and can't get another one until May 12th. In the
meantime, many of my sheep are losing much of their fleece -- starting with
the back, so that they have this "friar tuck" thing goin' on. Some have now
lost most of their fleece. Though I'm sad to lose the fleece, I'm kind of
interested in what's going on here.... I've heard of sheep "rooing" but
don't know if that's what I'm seeing. We have had an awful, wet NW winter,
and I know there are lice, and so treating everyone with Eprinex. But I'd
think if that were the problem they'd be rubbing and their sides would show
wear/loss of fleece..... any comments would be welcome! The younger sheep
don't seem to be affected -- just the older ewes and the older ram.
Margot Grim
Grim's Faerytale Farm
Woodinville, WA
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