tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665055029123354668.post6889415890077893200..comments2009-03-10T21:54:04.537-07:00Lotarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01796218033485037424oo7nrw@aol.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665055029123354668.post-36125436535942382772009-03-10T21:54:00.000-07:002009-03-10T21:54:00.000-07:00The sheep we have left are Dorper crosses. I was thinking about an older duel use breed, but saving on the shearing costs is nice right now.Lotarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01796218033485037424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665055029123354668.post-69308095680572186122009-02-24T17:34:00.000-08:002009-02-24T17:34:00.000-08:00Lotar:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting over at Forty Days - you have a small acreage not so very different from my own - small orchard, sheep pasture, some treed area, garden area. Nicely diverse. Best wishes for a wonderful Spring of work!<BR/><BR/>Condolences on the death of your friend. I had a schoolmate who died at 41 due to gastric cancer - a stark reminder. My father also died about the same age.<BR/><BR/>We have a small flock of (now after lambing) 5 sheep. I am interested in pasture management and grass growing as the chief job of the shepherd, especially on a small plot.<BR/><BR/>Do you know what sort of sheep you will acquire? I seriously considered Soay - small, heritage, hardy, and can often be 'rooed' for the wool (hand plucked) rather than sheared. Also, they are quite attractive. In the end, however, I opted to go with Navajo-Churros which are also relatively small (but not as small as Soay), hardy, good wool and meat and also known for milk/cheese. I went with this breed because I had a couple of nearby farms that I could rely on for crossing out my herd and getting some much-needed advice.<BR/><BR/>May our Lord bless your homesteading, and your Great Lent and Pascha. I look forward to following along!Hilariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05702731902033210478noreply@blogger.com