Re: [Blackbelly] Sick Sheep

2011-09-06 Thread SHession
My ewe seems fine this morning. My pasture is not lush - hence the pellets. It is a very scraggly mix which we hope to improve, with the help of the livestock, and a lot of lime (pH 4.8). Thanks again to all for your valuable input. Sandy --- On Tue, 9/6/11, Cecil R Bearden

[Blackbelly] Fwd: RE: Barbados Blackbelly sheep

2011-09-06 Thread Carol Elkins
Folks, here is a link about a fire in southern California yesterday. Look closely at the pictures of 35 American Blackbelly sheep that survived the fire, although some are scorched from the tremendous heat of the fire.

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

2011-09-06 Thread Carol Elkins
I will be swapping some sheep with a person and we plan to meet halfway in Guymon, Oklahoma. I get nervous thinking about transferring blackbelly sheep from one vehicle/trailer to another without the security of a fenced enclosure to prevent an accidental runaway. Do any of you happen to live