Jan 16, 2015

Baa-Baa-Baa-Baa-Barbara Ann

I have discovered that I love Shetland Sheep.  I started with my two boys-Marsh and Pooh.
They are hardy with wonderful fiber and besides that, they're cute.
So I went out and picked up a ewe.  She should be bred to lamb in April.  I've named her Barbara Ann.


No matter how I take her picture, it looks like her eyes are popping right out of her head.  Kinda funny looking.

I know there are others out there who have Shetlands and was wondering if I could get any info on this breed.  Should I vaccinate?  How good are they at getting out of fences?  ( I'm a goat person so this is an important one.  :)  )

Can't wait to shear and spin this fiber up.

From Glory Farm


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4 comments:

  1. Mama PeaJanuary 16, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Google eyes and all, I love Barbara Ann's face!

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  2. DebbieJanuary 17, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    If I could have a farm pet I'd pick a sheep. Barbara Ann is lovely. I know nothing about yarn except that my daughter knits lovely things from it and I crochet just a little. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. odiieJanuary 18, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Mama Pea-My honey says that Barbara Ann takes pictures as well as I do.
    Debbie-Shetland sheep are small and cute. Who wouldn't love 'em? Wait until lambing..

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  4. SusanFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Shetland sheep are wonderful - they are pretty feisty and similar in size and temperament to my Icelandics. I only vaccinate once a year, in the spring when I have them sheared - CDT.

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