Tag: sheep
Losing Doris, the queen, for good
Doris the Dorset has reached the end of the road. There will be no more surprise visits, looking out the window to see the Dorset sheep wandering up my sidewalk.
Skeeter the bottle-fed lamb has a bright future
Anyone who has ever fed an orphan lamb or a newborn calf can tell you it is an experience that stays with you.
Rooted deep in family traditions
It was a beautiful day for a road trip, and there was a lamb out there in the world calling my name.
Weaning small ruminants
Weaning kids and lambs when they are 60-90 days old is standard procedure for most goat and sheep producers.
FAMACHA scoring to identify parasite risk in small ruminants
FAMACHA scoring is used to identify risk of barber pole worm infestation in small ruminants. It is an effective, easy-to-use tool everyone from backyard hobbyists to large-scale producers can use on the farm.
A friend of the sheep industry
Mary Roediger jokes that she does not have a little lamb, but she plays an important role in advocacy for the sheep and wool industries.
Winter warmth could lead to greater parasite risk for sheep and...
Barber pole worms are prevalent during lambing and kidding season and the milder winter weather sets the stage for a significant infestation.
Lamb brought warmth and satisfaction
I was stunned to see a wet, newborn lamb crying, stuck between two board fences.
Wizards of Wool weave a winner
The Wizards of Wool weaved the champion shawl during the Youth fleece to shawl competition at Pa. Farm Show
