Perspective...(Heros)
This year
we thank Penny, Jerry, Mary, Matt, Dena, Savina, Margret and Kelley. Lunch was provided by
Jerry. We removed the fertilizer
with the F150 BoBcat.
Once again the sheep pen was graded so that it should drain properly.
We were able to take down the fencing of sheep pen, and
re-hung the tarp plus a few other things we do to make the sheep lives
better; due to the fact we had plenty of help. Adding to our work load was
this tree trunk (pictured below) but we conquered it
The contributions that came from Penny and Mary helped defray some of the cost of the F150 BoBcat used to clean up the sheep pen. It certainly would have been a long day without it!
The Weather...(it's getting dark)
Do not forget to carry foul weather gear. The nights will be getting
cold soon. A jacket, gloves and a small lap blanket sure come in handy when you need
them.
All of a sudden you have a lot of dog on your hands? Yes, the cooler weather
agrees with them (dogs and sheep) so they are feeling better thus putting
out more effort. Not exactly a good thing for the beginning handlers
The new Ram is being used sparingly for class these next few months, the Ewes are keeping him plenty busy . Some Ewes have been reluctant to come out of their pen because they did not want to leave him. They actually have voiced their displeasure at being separated from him for the work in the arena.
Grain and minerals are now being added to their diets slowly at first. The extra protein can poison them if it is introduced in too great amounts too soon. This is done to help them keep weight while carrying the lamb and to bolster their metabolism during the winter.
We get to see the results of this extra work starting late December and on through April. That time is known as "Lambing" season. Ewes will be showing beginning sign of pregnancy
Class hours...
Class hours are listed below.
What I want to call your attention to is the pm time. It is only valid
when no one is out and I am not expecting anyone else.
It represents when
I will put the sheep away and leave if I am out there alone and do not
know that you are coming out.
Perris 11:00 am till 5:00 pm
Anaheim 11:00 am till 5:00 pm
Long Beach 11:00 am till 7:00 pm
All locations have lights. On rainy weather days lights will not be used
and class will stop just before dark. Otherwise, we will continue after dark
if participation warrants it.