Re: [Blackbelly] AB Sheep delays minor baseball game
Haha, thats great. Beautiful ram and he was very well behaved...I'm not sure my young ram would have remained so calm. Glad American Blackbelly's are getting some TV recognition :0) Tiana Stomp & Steer Ranch On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 11:43 AM, Carol Elkins wrote: > Thursday's short-season New York-Penn League game between the Batavia > Muckdogs (Marlins affiliate) and State College Spikes (Cardinals affiliate) > was delayed for a few minutes when an American Blackbelly sheep wandered > onto the field. > > This could have gone much, much worse... > > http://www.milb.com/shared/video/embed/embed.html?content_ > id=1096357283&width=630&height=354&property=milb > > Enjoy! > > Carol > > ___ > This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list > Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info -- Tiana Franklin ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] fighting rams
That's a great question from Rich. I'd also like to know Micheal. Are you selective breeding for larger carcass? I have been trying to selectively breed for larger carcass and I finally feel like this year I have a couple of lambs that are more of what I have been aiming for. Michael do your ewes have big bodies as well? Tiana Stomp & Steer Ranch On Jun 22, 2016 8:14 AM, "Rick Krach" wrote: Wow, this was a really great video. Now that you show it again, I remember the original, but I didn't remember how LARGE all three rams were. What in the world do you do to get such big sheep? My American Blackbellies are much thinner, so that I cross them with Dorpers to get larger lambs! Rick Krach in Auburn, CA > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2016 14:06:06 -0700 > From: Michael Smith > To: blackbelly > Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] need photo of horned rams fighting > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > no lambs this year--so not much news, but so far I seem to have treated the > couple of sheep that were real thin and might have been suffering from > Coryne, using gobs of penicillin ( my local vets recommendation). > > here's a movie that might have some frames you can grab that are decent. I > might have the master movie at work, could try to get a cleaner version of > a frame or two, there > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnAw_zVofm8 > > -Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies > ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Marley the AB ram died, I suspect pneumonia
I had a problem with an ewe that had green snotty nose, congested breathing and skinny. Checked her eye lids and she was anemic so I dosed her with Safeguard and started her on a 5 day round of Pen G. At day 10 there was no improvement so I dosed again with Safeguard and 5 day round of LA200 and Pen G. By the 5th day her snotty nose and congested breathing was cleared up but she was still very pale in the eye lids so I watched for another 5 days without any improvement to the color in her eyes so on day 20 I dosed her with Ivomec and she immediately improved, got color back to her eye lids and started gaining weight. Also, I'm in California as well (North bay area) and this happened about a month ago when we got hit with really hot weather as well and my girl is about 10 years old. Some of my other ewe had snotty noses but it wasn't green so I did not treat them. Tiana On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 8:00 AM, Cecil R Bearden wrote: > Extreme hot weather will cause Pneumonia as quickly as cold. I think the > problem is dust in the air. It probably is dust Pneumonia. Makes no > difference what we call it, it has to be treated aggressively. I would not > wait on the vet, I would start giving Combiotic ( Long acting Penicillin ) > ASAP. Also, Safeguard liquid wormer will stop the increase in infestation > that will occur when the animal is stressed. If you are in a drought, then > your animals have been trying to graze on very short to no grass and will > readily pick up a worm load . I had a young ewe that was down a few > years back, she had rapid onset pneumonia, and I gave her Combiotic, > Baytril, and liquid Safeguard at 10am. Vet got there at 12noon and > started an IV. at 2pm she had diarrhea and was passing dead worms. At 4pm > she was up and walking some. Next morning she was in good shape. Rest of > flock got Safeguard pellets and another dose 2 weeks later. Ivomec will > not work as fast as Safeguard. > > Cecil in OKla > > > > On 9/11/2015 9:34 AM, Michael Smith wrote: > >> he was 8 years old. A few of the other sheep do have snotty noses as >> well. I'll call the vet. >> >> _Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies >> >> On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 4:10 AM, Mark Wintermute >> wrote: >> >>> You did not mention how old Marley was. I suspect he did have some age >>> to >>> him. OPP (Ovine Pulmonary Pneumonia) could be involved. There is no >>> cure >>> for OPP and it is contagious. Your vet can assist you on testing. If >>> it is >>> OPP you will want to test the rest of your flock. OPP is not rare here >>> in >>> the United States. Rest in peace Marley. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Marley had gotten skinny lately, and I de-wormed him, probably too late. >>> He >>> also had a runny nose. I had not taken the time to have a vet come out >>> and >>> see him, since a few other sheep also have runny noses, and they always >>> get >>> over it, and they look strong. >>> >>> in any case, he died today. I've never dealt with this particular case >>> before so, sorry for the graphic questions. >>> >>> When I tried to pick up his head to move him, a large amount of light >>> brown, >>> very watery liquid came pouring and I mean "pouring" from both nostrils. >>> It >>> smells. Not super strong, but not pleasant. I tilted his head and I am >>> sure >>> I got about half a pint. I am sure there's probably another half pint in >>> there for sure. >>> >>> I am thinking pneumonia? >>> >>> If so, I imagine I should get the vet out to hear some lungs on the still >>> living? >>> >>> Thanks in advance for your help in this. >>> >>> I plan to have his skull preserved and glue that broken horn tip back >>> on, so >>> I can have a nice reminder of him. His rack was magnificent. >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list >>> Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info >>> >> ___ >> This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list >> Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info >> > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > ___ > This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list > Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info > -- Tiana Franklin ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] fencing for blackbelly sheep
I recently purchased some electric fence and the first strand starts at 7" above the ground and I have one sheep that will take the shock and just slip right under it which shows the rest how to escape so I have had to get creative to stop her. Now I do feel she is a special case because she is my escape artist so other sheep may not be as bad but because of it I would recommend the lowest strand to start at 3" from the bottom. Tiana On Jul 16, 2015 12:13 PM, "Carol J. Elkins" wrote: > I often receive calls from people wanting to know what type of fencing is > best for blackbelly sheep. I always tell them that 2x4 or 4x4 48-in.-high > field fencing is preferred. But sometimes they ask what I think about 5-6 > strand electric wire or tape. I have no experience with this type of > fencing but have read that it isn't good for sheep. That may be true for > wooled sheep, but I thought I'd ask you guys if it works for hair sheep. > For those who use this type of fencing, what has been your experience? > > Carol > > ___ > This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list > Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info > ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] lamb birth
Thanks for sharing. I just love new life on the farm. That's a nice size lamb. Did you get a weight on it? Ram or ewe? One of my girls gave birth to a 9.4 lbs ewe lamb the day of the parade so now I'm trying to come up with a Chinese name for her. Any ideas are welcomed :) On Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 9:26 PM, Rick Krach wrote: > I love your pictures, Tiana. Here are some I took at my place this > morning: http://youtu.be/HXqOVSP9sDw > > Rick Krachin Auburn, CA > > > > > > Today's Topics: > > > >1. Chinese Lunar New Year Parade (Tiana Franklin) > > > > > > ------ > > > > Message: 1 > > Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2015 13:37:28 -0800 > > From: Tiana Franklin > > To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info > > Subject: [Blackbelly] Chinese Lunar New Year Parade > > Message-ID: > >hxx5ze-pm27+wpu8bkrvdtunb6lxwcyepfgsex...@mail.gmail.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Well the walking of our ram, Shooter, in the Chinese Lunar New Year > parade > > in San Francisco was a success. Shooter was so well mannered. As soon as > we > > brought him out of the trailer he was the center of attention. Everyone > > wanted to pet him, touch his horns and take pictures with him. There was > > also a horned dorset and navajo churro ram there and they did wonderfully > > as well. Shooter became a little "ramy" when he saw the other two rams > but > > settled in after a little while. There were a lot of fire crackers, drums > > and dancing dragons and he just took it all in. When the mayor put a > > necklace thing around his neck we were surrounded by cameras and he was > > very well mannered. During the mayor's speech Shooter had a little girl > > massaging his ears the whole time. Once the speech was over we went back > to > > the trailers and we once again surrounded by people wanted pictures with > > the rams. We finally had to tell people no more so that we could leave > and > > Shooter was quit exhausted by the whole thing. I would love to know what > he > > thought about the whole experience and what he told the other sheep when > we > > got back :) > > > > If I would have had more notice I would have made up cards with > information > > about the breed that I could have passed out because everyone was > > interested in more information but we were so busy that we didn't have > the > > time to spend with each person. > > > > Here some pictures. Enjoy. > > > https://plus.google.com/photos/105557857002706950119/albums/6118783555126117329 > > > > -- > > Tiana Franklin > > > > > ___ > This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list > Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info > -- Tiana Franklin ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] American Blackbelly marching in San Francisco
Hi Everyone, I'm very excited to announce that on Thursday 02/19/15 we will be marching our 2 year old ABB ram, Stomp & Steer Shooter, in the procession for the Chinese New Year in San Francisco. We will walk about a block and a half to a stage where the major will give a speech. I'm very excited about this opportunity to create awareness about this awesome breed. Shooter is a very special ram as he was my first and he has a great demeanor and mellow attitude. We are trying to take every precaution we can think of to make sure Shooter, ourselves and all attending are safe. We have asked that no fireworks be let off while we are there and we will be marching at the back so that there are no dragons or anything following him. We will also have our working kelpie with us just in case he is needed for any reason. Fingers crossed that eveything goes as planned. Tiana ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Breeding
I'm curious what is everyone's breeding schedule? Do you only breed once a year or do you try and get more lambing's from your ewes? (Lets assume your ewes condition is good) Just curious the pro's and con's to both ways. Thanks, Tiana ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Ram with large head wound
Hi Michael, I'm sorry to see Harpo is having problems. Hopefully you can figure out what he is doing to cause the wound. I thought I would let you know what I have done to help keep my ram from scratching on fence posts and other things. I called my local street swiping company and asked them to save me a couple of there old used brushes then I just put them on a post in the field. My ram absolutely loves them. The bristles are tough so he can really rub his horns all over and get a good scratch. Since installing these last year I have not seen using anything other than them. Tiana On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 10:51 AM, Michael Smith wrote: > is he scraping his head on the wood posts? He had a smaller wound in > the same place a couple weeks ago and it had started healing. The > other rams often get a small scraed off area with no hair on the back > of their heads in the same place, but nothing this severe. > > > http://mwsmith.smugmug.com/Animals/HarpoHeadWound/36261505_2tbbsv#!i=3039888936&k=2sXXdFM > > I have a few of these fence studs that stick out (pictured), but they > show no signs of rubbing. Still covered with rust and no signs of hair > or even, being polished down. > > the concrete pile could be a culprit, but honestly, they hate it and I > never see them spend any time there. I looked it over and saw no real > signs of rubbing. > > hoping the local birds have not found a taste for sheep flesh, like > some nasty parrot breeds have been known to do. > > -Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies. > ___ > This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list > Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info > -- Tiana Franklin ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Breeding young RAMS
I will give you my story and see if it helps. I have 3 ewes of unknown age and purchased a ram lamb last December that was 3 months old. He has been with the girls ever since and I still have not had a lamb. I saw him breed two girls in March when he was 6 month old but the girls didn't get pregnant. Now I have a marking harness on him since the beginning of October and he has bred two of the three. He is now over a year old and I would think he should get the job done. I'm really hoping that he is not shooting blanks... On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 8:52 PM, Ellen Brouillette wrote: > From what I read ABBs can possibly lamb out every 7 mouths. We had 3 > ewes lamb out in Sept. when we bought them and lamb out again in April. So > we know it is possible, How consistently have your ABBs done this? Our ewes > are in good shape and all lambed out this spring, We are still wondering > about this young ram because as I said before we have not had any lambs > this fall. Arnold > On Monday, October 14, 2013 1:35 PM, Ellen Brouillette < > ellenlyn...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > I got rid of my old ram last winter. I have a young ram that was a year > old this spring. The first I saw him breed was in August. By the looks of > our spring lambs I thought he had breed some last fall. We have no lambs > yet this fall. Am looking for feedback in this aria. Thanks, > Arnold > ___ > This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list > Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info > -- Tiana Franklin ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
