We raise Finnsheep in a small flock in an area innundated with predators - -
bald eagles, coyotes and black bears literally loping past our fields (two
weeks ago - - female bear and two yearling cubs). Pasture lambing is not an
option. Bears have killed our adult sheep in our field. In a situation
like ours, there is no way to pasture lamb.
The best use of our limited grazing is Finnsheep - - great wool and
multitudes of lambs. Two of our ewes had 18 lambs last year in two lambings
each. We have to keep ewes and lambs in the barn - - with an outside pen
for sunshine and exercise. It is only when the lambs are weaned or before
lambing that the ewes can be on pasture. Different strokes for different
folks.
Grace
Fred and Grace Hatton
Hawley Pa
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