[Blackbelly] Fwd: facebook page for blackbelly sheep

Hi all, I recently started a new facebook page for Blackbelly Sheep. Both breeds, American and Barbados. It is a public page to discuss breeding and health issues, a place to buy and sell sheep. Just an all around page for Blackbelly Sheep lovers. Unlike the facebook.com pages

Re: [Blackbelly] fencing for blackbelly sheep

, at 3:13 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 wir

Re: [Blackbelly] fencing for blackbelly sheep

To:  Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] fencing for blackbelly sheep I recently purchased some electric fence and the first strand starts at 7"above the ground and I hav

Re: [Blackbelly] fencing for blackbelly sheep

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 > be

[Blackbelly] fencing for blackbelly sheep

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

[Blackbelly] sheep

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Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep Mastitis

and I have never lost any and all grew big & strong. -Original Message- From: Blackbelly [mailto:blackbelly-boun...@lists.blackbellysheep.info] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Radi Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 6:24 AM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] S

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep Mastitis

, one > mediocre and one is runty. Hers were wool sheep, don't know if that makes a > difference. > > > Liz Radi > Nubian goats > Nunn, Colorado > > > --- uncarved_bl...@earthlink.net wrote: > > From: "Jim Isbell" > To: > Subject: [B

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep Mastitis

. One does well, one mediocre and one is runty. Hers were wool sheep, don't know if that makes a difference. Liz Radi Nubian goats Nunn, Colorado --- uncarved_bl...@earthlink.net wrote: From: "Jim Isbell" To: Subject: [Blackbelly] Sheep Mastitis Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2015 12:06:45

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep Mastitis

That should have read - massaged her udder with a MOIST warm towel. ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep Mastitis

Hi Jim, We had a ewe several years ago who I believe had mastitis. It was her second birthing, twins, and her udder had become the size of a Dutch oven the day after the twins were born. It was hard and the lambs had trouble nursing. One teat seemed to work better than the other. I tried readi

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep Mastitis

Mastitis is a real pain. You need to feed the lambs on a bottle and restrict their access to that udder milk. They can get an infection from it. You can infuse the udder with Penicillin, based mastitis treatment. You will have to use cattle treatments as there are none available for sheep.

[Blackbelly] Sheep Mastitis

We seem to have a sheep with mastitis. Susie (from Soggy Top) gave birth to triplets (2 rams and 1 ewe) on 03/18. All was well, lambs were between 4-5 lbs at birth. However, I woke up this morning to find the ewe lamb dead. No visible injuries, she just seemed a bit thinner than I would think is no

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

Yep. That's an ABB. Good eyes Jann Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 31, 2015, at 5:38 PM, Carol Elkins 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 > Blac

[Blackbelly] 2009 Superbowl Budweiser Ad with American Blackbelly sheep

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 in it. Watch closely or you'll miss 'em! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb3fhsfs6ZU Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Regi

Re: [Blackbelly] Hello! - American Blackbelly Sheep

Sincerely, Kathleen Wallis Eagle Rock Farm On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 9:28 AM, Jim Isbell wrote: > > Hello! > > > > My wife and I are interested in starting a flock of American Blackbelly > sheep here on our farm in NW Arkansas. Plenty of land, good grass, water > sources, wo

[Blackbelly] Hello! - American Blackbelly Sheep

Hello! My wife and I are interested in starting a flock of American Blackbelly sheep here on our farm in NW Arkansas. Plenty of land, good grass, water sources, woven wire fence - pretty much everything we need for sheep (I think!). However, we have had a heck of a time finding breeders online

[Blackbelly] sheep temperment

Hi we raise several breeds including horned blackbellies. We call it personality. And I feel that it is hereditary. We cull any ram who shows tendency to be a fighter, hit on gates etc. We have found this a good indicator of how they will be when they get older. We only breed the most docile ram

[Blackbelly] Thanks to all who registered American Blackbelly sheep

Thank you to everyone who came forward to register their American Blackbelly sheep prior to the BBSAI's December 31, 2012 deadline for registering undocumented American Blackbelly (AB) sheep. During the past month and a half leading up to the 12/31/12 deadline, we were able to reg

[Blackbelly] Reminder About American Blackbelly Sheep Registrations

Hello everyone, This is a reminder to blackbelly breeders everywhere that the American Blackbelly sheep registry will become a "closed registry" after December 31, 2012. This means that in order to be registered, American Blackbelly sheep will need to have two registered AB p

Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly Sheep Breeder in NC Triad Area

Sydney, How about the surrounding states? Nancy On Nov 19, 2012, at 3:25 PM, Sydney Seymour wrote: > > Hi All, > I live in Mocksville, NC. I am interested in finding a blackbelly sheep > breeder in NC close to Mocksville / Winston-Salem. Does anyone know a > breed

Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly Sheep Breeder in NC Triad Area

er Directory. Breeders are listed by state. > > Nancy L. Johnson > imgr8a...@comcast.net > cell: 301 440 4808 > > > - Original Message - > From: "Sydney Seymour" > To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info > Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 3:25:49

Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly Sheep Breeder in NC Triad Area

sheep.info Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 3:25:49 PM Subject: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly Sheep Breeder in NC Triad Area Hi All, I live in Mocksville, NC. I am interested in finding a blackbelly sheep breeder in NC close to Mocksville / Winston-Salem. Does anyone know a breeder in this area? Thank

[Blackbelly] Blackbelly Sheep Breeder in NC Triad Area

Hi All, I live in Mocksville, NC. I am interested in finding a blackbelly sheep breeder in NC close to Mocksville / Winston-Salem. Does anyone know a breeder in this area? Thanks,Sydney S. ___ This message

[Blackbelly] sheep transport resources

Since it has been so quiet on the list recently, I thought I'd mention a couple of sheep hauling outfits that you might want to know about if you need to transport those spring lambs pretty soon. Many of us have been using Ron Keener for years. His Web site is at http://travelwithronk.com/inde

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep scratching device

imgr8a...@comcast.net cell: 301 440 4808 - Original Message - From: "Eileen" To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:04:43 PM Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep scratching device I'm not sure about the sheep, but my pygmy goats loved to sc

[Blackbelly] sheep rub

We put trees in the paddocks for my sheep. Last week our neighbor was cleaning a fence line and we asked permission to get some trees. So right now they have cedar trees that they are enjoying eating the leaves and stripping the bark. The sheep are like kids in a candy store. The boys can

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep scratching device

Message: 1 Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:29:55 -0700 From: Carol Elkins To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: [Blackbelly] sheep scratching post Message-ID: <20120110012957.9f41648...@diego.dreamhost.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=

Re: [Blackbelly] sheep scratching post

l.com wrote: From: Michael Smith To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] sheep scratching post Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 19:34:13 -0800 Funny you should ask. I am seriously considering something heavy-duty with large 1" wooden dowels sticking out horizontally, like

Re: [Blackbelly] sheep scratching post

Funny you should ask. I am seriously considering something heavy-duty with large 1" wooden dowels sticking out horizontally, like a huge bed of nails with the "nails" maybe 8" to 12" apart. The wooden dowels would, of course wear down and be chewed on, but it should last several seasons if they are

Re: [Blackbelly] sheep scratching post

Message-- From: Carol Elkins Sender: blackbelly-boun...@lists.blackbellysheep.info To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info ReplyTo: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: [Blackbelly] sheep scratching post Sent: Jan 9, 2012 8:29 PM I'd like to give my sheep something to scratch on be

[Blackbelly] sheep scratching post

I'd like to give my sheep something to scratch on besides my fence (they are really hard on fences). Come spring when they want to help their shedding along, it would be nice if they had something prickly or scratchy to rub up against. Have any of you made something for your sheep to scratch on

[Blackbelly] Sheep Mineral

In rereading my post, I would like to note that my goats get a mineral made for goats, and the sheep get a mineral made for sheep. Just to clear things up. Liz Radi Idar Alpacas, Nubian goats and Katahdin Hair Sheep Nunn, Colorado 970-716-7218 idaralpaca.blogspot.com ___

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep Mineral

Radi Idar Alpacas, Nubian goats and Katahdin Hair Sheep Nunn, Colorado 970-716-7218 idaralpaca.blogspot.com --- elander...@hersheytel.net wrote: From: "Eldon Andersen" To: Subject: [Blackbelly] Sheep Mineral Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:34:45 -0500 (Central Daylight Time) I picked up my g

[Blackbelly] Sheep Mineral

I picked up my grain and a bag of sheep supplement today. The 50lb bag is made by Purina Mills, cost me $29.90, and says right on the front of the bag "Added Selenium for Areas Low in Selenium". The local NCRS guy is supposed to call me Monday. The gal that answered the phone didn't ever remember s

[Blackbelly] Fwd: RE: Barbados Blackbelly sheep

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. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cajon-fire-20110904

[Blackbelly] Blackbelly Sheep Record for sale on Amazon

I ran across this record on Amazon featuring a seriously decked-out blackbelly ewe. Judging from the songs on the album, I doubt the artists have a great deal of appreciation for the kind of music our sheep might like. Playing one of these songs would definitely cause my flock to bolt for the r

[Blackbelly] Sheep Video Contest Underway

Those of you with video skills may be interested in this contest sponsored by the American Sheep Industry. You can learn more about the twoPLUS campaign that the article mentions at http://www.sheepusa.org/Sheep_Industry_News_Detail/newsID/4612 It would be so cool if an American Blackbelly or

[Blackbelly] sheep horn buttons and other stuff

Oh yeah, that's right. I read the sheep buttons article in Sheep! and not Countryside. Unfortunately, the sheep button article isn't available online, but it is in Sheep! Magazine Volume 30 Number 4, July/August, 2009. But here are some good photos and stuff to give you ideas: http://lavender

[Blackbelly] sheep stomach lambs

Carol, I looked back in previous saved emails regarding the lamps and did not find it. However, I did a search online and found a web site http://www.boingboing.net/2008/03/14/lamps-made-from-shee.html for lamps made from sheep stomachs. some folks are so creative :-) I have a pair of we

Re: [Blackbelly] sheep and onions

On Fri, 4 Feb 2011, Crystal Wolf wrote: Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 18:22:31 -0600 From: Crystal Wolf Reply-To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info To: Blackbelly digest Subject: [Blackbelly] sheep and onions Hello Peter, It was interesting to read about Blackie eating the grilled onions and

[Blackbelly] sheep & cat video

Michael, Really enjoyed watching the video of your sheep and cat, thanks for sharing it. Cathy Mayton LeapN Lambs ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info

[Blackbelly] sheep and onions

Hello Peter, It was interesting to read about Blackie eating the grilled onions and how much they were enjoyed. I feed onions to my sheep all the time. Anytime I trim the onion ends and skins, they go into the "sheep bowl". Although some of the sheep are more particular than others, Tess

[Blackbelly] Sheep Home Study Course

a bit of the information provided to suit the unique needs of blackbelly sheep, but it sounds like a good introductory course for someone new to sheep. Carol Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhave

Re: [Blackbelly] Am. Blackbelly Sheep manes, etc.

Yeowsa, thanks for those pix, Beth. Bradley is amazing in that picture by himself, and Badger, Andy and Mickey are also impressive. So, I know it's definitely not an age thing. Thanks for that. _Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies. On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 3:24 PM, GARLAND STAMPER wrote: > Hi Mich

Re: [Blackbelly] Am. Blackbelly Sheep manes, etc.

Hi Michael, I always enjoy your pictures. Thanks for sharing. You mentioned rams' manes and I thought I'd share this pic of our rams from 2006. All of ours grow varying lengths of beautiful manes for the winter. By the fall of their second year...they are pretty impressive. Our climate is va

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep treats

Ours are partial to Cheerios or most any kind of stale cracker or nuts. I bring them in at night by waving a plastic yogurt container of treats from the top of our hill. They have can see it for a couple hundred feet at least (if the weeds are not too high) Peter & Kathy Wallace ___

[Blackbelly] Sheep treats

Hi all, Interesting, fun discussion on sheep treats. Ours come running to a jingling, little bucket of loose sweet feed...its pretty impressive!! Also, they love pieces of day old bread. I am mobbed when I have bread for them. They also like melon and other fruits. All of the blackbellies we

[Blackbelly] Sheep for sale in Ca

Valley Springs California adult ewes, ewe lambs and ram lambs $100 Weathers $50 All healthy and well bred horsef...@netzero.com Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thir

[Blackbelly] growth rate for American Blackbelly sheep

Jerry, with less than 4 years experience, I am a "newbie" at raising American Blackbelly sheep (AB). However, most times at 3 mo old my lambs weigh between 28-38 lbs. I've had a ram lamb that weighed 48 lbs at 3 mo. We recently took a yearling ewe and wether to the butc

Re: [Blackbelly] Growth Rate for American Blackbelly Sheep

Jerry, I raise Barbados Blackbelly (BB) sheep so I can't give you a straight apples-to-apples comparison. However, at nine months, my ram lambs weigh around 90 lb fairly consistently. From what I read in sale ads and breeder Web sites, it seems that American Blackbelly (AB) generally tend to be

Re: [Blackbelly] Growth Rate for American Blackbelly Sheep

At 06:44 PM 12/9/2009, blueberryfarm wrote: >Fellow Shepherds, > >I have 5 ABB wethers that were born in February. Their weights now range >between 34 and 53 pounds. They have always been pasture fed, >except for some occasional sweet feed to keep them trained to the bucket. > >Do you'll experi

[Blackbelly] Growth Rate for American Blackbelly Sheep

Fellow Shepherds, I have 5 ABB wethers that were born in February. Their weights now range between 34 and 53 pounds. They have always been pasture fed, except for some occasional sweet feed to keep them trained to the bucket. Do you'll experience similar variation in growth weights? Are t

Re: [Blackbelly] sheep noises

My blackbellies make this guttral sound when they have a new lamb and are cleaning it up... Cecil in OKla Carla Amonson wrote: I have found in our flock that the Barbs do not make any noises except when they have lambs-they call their babies, and both holler of they are separated. After we

[Blackbelly] sheep noises

I have found in our flock that the Barbs do not make any noises except when they have lambs-they call their babies, and both holler of they are separated. After weaning it is all quiet again. But, even when they do talk, they are nothing like a wool sheep. We can always hear the father-in-

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep play and sounds

Silence of the lambs: our girls (8 month old AM Blackbellys) are almost absolutely silent. I think I've only heard one bleat in the time we've had them. Is this normal? (Not complaining, we have neighbors with some kind of wool sheep and they are constantly bleating at this or that) How long do la

[Blackbelly] the going price of American Blackbelly Sheep in Alberta

We sold our ram lambs off the ewes for $140 last fall and small ewes for $100 (CAN). We sold cull ewes for $100. At the sale I went to last month the average rams were $160 the one with large horns but poor conformation went for $260, ewes were about $100 and there was nothing there to get exci

Re: [Blackbelly] The going price for blackbelly sheep

Hi all, We raise Am. Blackbelly sheep and have had pretty good luck selling our stock here in the high desert of central Oregon. For adult breeding quality rams and ewes we ask between $125.00 and $175.00. For youngsters of breeding quality, we ask $90.00 to $125.00. If a buyer buys multiple

Re: [Blackbelly] The going price for blackbelly sheep

Stewart, you have not identified which breed of blackbelly sheep you raise. As I indicated, there are two breeds--American Blackbelly (rams have horns) and Barbados Blackbelly (rams do not have horns). Also, please do me a favor: when you respond to a message you received in digest form

Re: [Blackbelly] The going price for blackbelly sheep

At 07:46 AM 5/31/2009, you wrote: what is the going price for blackbelly sheep? I read ads placed on Craigslist.com from all over the U.S. In general, unregistered blackbelly and barbado sheep seem to go for around $65 to $75. Based on asking prices posted to the BBSAI Classifieds page

Re: [Blackbelly] The going price for blackbelly sheep

lly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Cc : Subject : RE: [Blackbelly] The going price for blackbelly sheep to all, what is the going price for blackbelly sheep? i have a neighbor interested in raising their own sheep. please provide a price for both a Ram and Ewe. thanks to all,

[Blackbelly] The going price for blackbelly sheep

to all, what is the going price for blackbelly sheep? i have a neighbor interested in raising their own sheep. please provide a price for both a Ram and Ewe. thanks to all, s2 ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list&#

[Blackbelly] sheep video will keep you laughing

Oh, you guys have to watch this. I'm still rolling on the floor. 8-) Combine a bunch of sheep (the BAA-STUDS--say that fast three times), some seriously talented sheep herders, a bucket full of LED lights, and some cell phones , mix and stir. http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resour

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep breeding

If you want to be sure all the ewes are bred go with a minimum of 40 days with a maximum of 60 days. That way you kind of know all ewes have cycled thru and been bred twice. Dayna Denmark Half Ass Acres ___ This message is from the Blackbelly maili

Re: [Blackbelly] Tejas ranch has buyers that need American Blackbelly sheep

Carol Elkins wrote: Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:40:02 -0800 (PST) From: Tejas Ranch I have buyers wanting sheep and I dont have any, or know where any are, that they are looking for. Also dont really have the money to go too far to look for them...:) Anyone in the buyers area that has any t

[Blackbelly] Tejas ranch has buyers that need American Blackbelly sheep

Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:40:02 -0800 (PST) From: Tejas Ranch I have buyers wanting sheep and I dont have any, or know where any are, that they are looking for. Also dont really have the money to go too far to look for them...:) Anyone in the buyers area that has any they are looking for,

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep Baaaas

Becky, I know what you mean about a special sweet baa. My little yearling ewe has the sweetest sounding baa, different from all my other sheep. I would like to record it and turn it into a ringtone for my cell phone, but I'm not sure how to do that. Mary Swindell At 05:01 PM 10/12/2008,

[Blackbelly] Sheep 4-sale, N. CA

2 year old American Blackbelly Ram for sale. Dad Amer. Blackbelly, mama Amer. Blackbelly cross. Ram is modeled brown/black/white and larger in size than a standard American Blackbelly ram and has nicely shaped horns. He’s a nice looking Ram! Need to reduce herd, will sell for $50.00. Located in

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep slobber

I have long suspected that these things I call ABB sheep are actually pigs in disguise. When I offer my feed mix (corn + oats + soybean meal + DE - wetted) they bump and shove at the trough and gulp it down as fast as they can - somethimes choking in the process. When they start choking, they b

Re: [Blackbelly] Protein Requirements of Blackbelly Sheep

David, I'll read the article later, but wanted to let you know how we feed our sheep. We live in the high desert of central OR, by the way. One thing we do know is that our AB sheep do quite well on hay, water, free-choice minerals, free-choice baking soda and a salt block. We had our hay t

Re: [Blackbelly] Protein Requirements of Blackbelly Sheep

David, Sheep don't really require require a concentrated (grain) feed of any kind. As ruminants, they are best adapted to eating grass (or hay) and not grain. In fact, too much grain will make their forestomach (rumen) too acidic and can actually sicken them. I'd recommend feeding gras

[Blackbelly] Protein Requirements of Blackbelly Sheep

I've been on a continuing quest to locate any research on nutrition from the major feed companies regarding protein content for about the past 3 months. To my surprise I haven't had a single producer/distributer respond to any of my requests for information other than to give me a copy of their lab

Re: [Blackbelly] Sheep Sale Ads

ies. Onalee -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of GARLAND STAMPER Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 2:21 AM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: [Blackbelly] Sheep Sale Ads Hi Carol, I've used the local Craigslist to adverti

Re: [Blackbelly] SHEEP FOR SALE

And all this time I thought they were connected Oh well, I better stick to sheep, I think I know more about them than websites... I do have many ram lambs this year, and since I had to bottle supplement 3 of them, I really cannot bear for them to go to slaughter I would like to find g

[Blackbelly] Sheep Sale Ads

any response at all. My best luck, actually, has been my sale ads on the BBSAI Web site. Beth Stamper Sierra Luna Am. Blackbelly Sheep Powell Butte, OR ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info

Re: [Blackbelly] SHEEP FOR SALE

Hi Mark, By "website" I assume you are referring to the BBSAI Web site. This listserv is not related in any way to the BBSAI. In fact, the majority of the 262 subscribers to this listserv are not BBSAI members. I am Webmaster for the BBSAI, and I also host this listserv (which is why a lot of

Re: [Blackbelly] SHEEP FOR SALE

I would think a proper way to mention you have sheep for sale is to advertise on the website, and make a note of it to the list serve so that it would remind us to look. I for one do not go to the seb site that often and appreciate the notice that an animal or animals might be available within

[Blackbelly] SHEEP FOR SALE

Hi there, I must be out of the loop. We have been advertising our sheep for sale on the website rather than the list serve. What is proper? Mark Storey, Foley peak Farms ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at

Re: [Blackbelly] sheep for sale

Barb, what will that "more commercially viable" sheep be? And will you continue to keep any blackbellies? Rick Krach Auburn, California (530) 889-1488 > > The only reason I am selling Dan is because I have made the decision to > upgrade my flock to a more commercially viable type of sheep. Dan

[Blackbelly] Sheep sing Jingle Bells

These are a hoot, particularly the sheep singing "Land of Hope and Glory." Sadly, my blackbelly can't carry a tune. >Posted By Susan Schoenian to >Shepherd's > >Notebook at 11/27/2007 10:50:00 AM > >

Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly sheep on E-BAY

> our yearling we butcherd this year had a great set > of > horns. I put him in the back, let the bugs clean him > and listed him as naturally cleaned and started it > at > 10.00 and got 75.00. that paid for the butchering. > have no idea what someone would do with it but hey I > did not want his

Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly sheep on E-BAY

I did not look to see if this mounted head was one with the hide (fur) on or just a skull and horns mounted on a board. I just delivered a Black Barbado Wether head to a taxidermist last Tuesday morning. It will take 8 months and the cost was $425.. So, $500 is not unreasonable if it is one

Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly sheep on E-BAY

our yearling we butcherd this year had a great set of horns. I put him in the back, let the bugs clean him and listed him as naturally cleaned and started it at 10.00 and got 75.00. that paid for the butchering. have no idea what someone would do with it but hey I did not want his head. I gave the

[Blackbelly] Blackbelly sheep on E-BAY

Just for fun looked at taxidermy on e-bay. Cannot believe how much people are getting for sheep skulls with horns attached not to mention head mounts. Here in southern Oregon I could not even get a guy to show up for two FREE live rams. When you see someone willing to pay $500.00 for a mounted h

Re: [blackbelly] Sheep eating barn

Aside from the afore mentioned minerals (loose minerals specifically for sheep, or a sheep mineral block, or a Sweet Lick for sheep), you can also try some Cider Vinegar. Poor in a bucket. Preferably raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar. >> I discovered that my sheep have recently taken to nibbling

Re: [blackbelly] sheep eating the barn

Cecil Bearden wrote: >Sounds like they need salt or mineral. > Cecil, I agree. But...mine do have free access to salt and minerals. The baby lambs love to teeth on my barn so a little spray of halt cribbing deters them. I have a beautiful wooden barn...I don't want it eaten by anyone. I l

Re: [blackbelly] sheep eating the barn

t; Hi Robert, > > The best product we've found for wood chewing by horses and sheep is > "Halt Cribbing". You paint it on or you can get a small spray can for > touch ups. You can buy it at ranch stores or through most of the > catalogs...like Jeffers. >

Re: [blackbelly] sheep eating the barn

touch ups. You can buy it at ranch stores or through most of the catalogs...like Jeffers. Good luck, Beth Stamper Sierra Luna Blackbelly Sheep Powell Butte, OR ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info

Re: [blackbelly] sheep eating the barn

Hi Robert, I don't know about creosote, but how about putting metal on the areas of the barn that they're chewing on? I've had to do this on a couple of corners that seemed to be irresistible. Karen Winsper's Funny Farm Spokane, WA ** See what's fre

[blackbelly] sheep eating the barn

I discovered that my sheep have recently taken to nibbling on the barn, which is made of wood. I've heard that horses can be repelled from doing this by treating the barn with creosote. Does this work for sheep, too? Or are there any other ways to deter them? Thanks, Robert ___

Re: [blackbelly] Sheep and Horses

lf Of Cecil Bearden Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 8:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Sheep and Horses I had a 4 yr old QH mare with my sheep and she injured 3 ewes, chased one down and caused her to go into labor during one of the coldest nights we had this winter, she di

Re: [blackbelly] Sheep and Horses

ris in Ontario. > > - Original Message - > From: "Chris & Eileen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 11:57 PM > Subject: [blackbelly] Sheep and Horses > > > >> Does anyone keep other

Re: [blackbelly] Sheep and Horses

ve "quirky" personalities. Chris in Ontario. - Original Message - From: "Chris & Eileen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 11:57 PM Subject: [blackbelly] Sheep and Horses > Does anyone keep other animals, particularly

Re: [blackbelly] Sheep and Horses

April 12, 2007 11:57 PM Subject: [blackbelly] Sheep and Horses > Does anyone keep other animals, particularly horses, in with their sheep > herds? My interest in sheep partially comes from my desire for > companionship for my horse. Any problems with the rams and the othe

Re: [blackbelly] Sheep and Horses

I think that the best companion for your horse would be another horse. I do have a couple of older horses in with some of my sheep. They don't usually hang out together. Except for the ram, who has been a little forward with the horses - they don't seem to like him. Stephanie On Apr 12, 200

[blackbelly] Sheep and Horses

Does anyone keep other animals, particularly horses, in with their sheep herds? My interest in sheep partially comes from my desire for companionship for my horse. Any problems with the rams and the other animals? Thanks, Eileen ___ This m

Re: [blackbelly] another market for blackbelly sheep

CArol, I have been attending a LOT of local livestock auctions lately, as part of a learning process before I start making bids or selling some of my other stock-- Yes-- the really young animals fetch a much higher price than the weaned ones-- I could not beieve the difference in price between a

[blackbelly] another market for blackbelly sheep

I've run across another market for those of you with cull sheep, old sheep, or sheep that you're not particularly looking for top dollar on. The market is the raw pet food market, and it is growing daily. Today's recall of a zillion brands of canned cat and dog food will probably swell the rank

Re: [blackbelly] Blackbelly sheep, etc.

both of us business. Sharon -Original Message- >From: john & judy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Mar 13, 2007 7:39 AM >To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info >Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Blackbelly sheep, etc. > >Do you butcher first or do they buy on the ho

Re: [blackbelly] Blackbelly sheep, etc.

Do you butcher first or do they buy on the hoof and they butcher. What is the approx price you sell at? - Original Message - From: "The Wintermutes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Blackbelly sheep, etc. > Hi t

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