tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post3849095813827203570..comments2024-03-25T13:49:13.234-06:00Comments on Gumbo Lily: Shearing sheep...Gumbo Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-57625782989693423582012-02-13T14:47:06.200-07:002012-02-13T14:47:06.200-07:00What kind of sheep are they?What kind of sheep are they?M.E. Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430739166948213915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-6177729119199786362012-02-11T01:54:28.475-07:002012-02-11T01:54:28.475-07:00Busy times Jody, thanks for the post. I love watch...Busy times Jody, thanks for the post. I love watching shearing but only get to do it at a few national trust estates. <br />It's one of my favourite times of year to see the lambs in the fields and reminds me of when A was at college, she enjoyed taking part in lambing season. Looking forward to seeing your posts and pics of the little lambikins ;)Annie Bananiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02898832157103683982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-90280687359768530042012-02-09T21:58:20.414-07:002012-02-09T21:58:20.414-07:00This is so impressive! I've never witnessed a...This is so impressive! I've never witnessed a shearing in person and love watching the efficiency of a skilled shearer.<br /><br />The panbread in the previous post has me intrigued. Definitely a will-try!no spring chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772761727295689298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-45046026587616303412012-02-09T19:07:37.691-07:002012-02-09T19:07:37.691-07:00Wow ~ this is really neat to see this whole proces...Wow ~ this is really neat to see this whole process! I am curious...with a blog name like "Gumbo Lily" you must have some kind of ties to Louisiana!Only in Louisiana ~ documenting the adventures we call Life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14145200924247548717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-46087551267002758532012-02-09T05:24:23.137-07:002012-02-09T05:24:23.137-07:00HP is a girl after my heart, loving the sheep frie...HP is a girl after my heart, loving the sheep friends!<br />I'm so glad you share the whole process with us. It's a wonderful thing! <br />I am very eager for the lamb births,too.<br />I hope your arms aren't too sore today! <br />LOVE LOVE LOVE, Jody-friend!Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-10954167326011107312012-02-09T03:08:59.538-07:002012-02-09T03:08:59.538-07:00This is fascinating!This is fascinating!Mary @ Neat and Tidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00160435782347545564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-49360655891844957512012-02-08T18:21:22.754-07:002012-02-08T18:21:22.754-07:00Oh, I love this time of year, when you show us the...Oh, I love this time of year, when you show us the sheep being sheered. It looks so satisfying! Can't wait to see the babies when they come.<br /><br />xofrancesLeft-Handed Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014518128739580267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-86991487755374451622012-02-08T08:26:02.070-07:002012-02-08T08:26:02.070-07:00Whew - busy day! I always worry the sheep will be...Whew - busy day! I always worry the sheep will be cold without their coats -- maybe they need wool sweaters to wear until it gets warm ;)?<br />GGigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14709314864693421679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-20939113200500230392012-02-08T07:21:19.688-07:002012-02-08T07:21:19.688-07:00WW, We don't know who buys our wool or what it...WW, We don't know who buys our wool or what it becomes, but since it is high grade wool, it is likely made into textiles or yarns. We keep the ewes until they start to have problems like broken teeth (they need to graze) or bad bags (they need to feed lambs) or if they come up dry (not pregnant). Generally, a ewe can last up to 7 years or so.<br /><br />Rachel,<br />You're right...shearing is an art. And it's beautiful to watch. Best wishes to your dad as he sets out shearing and lambing.<br /><br />Julia,<br />Sheep are excellent weed eaters and lots of farmers/ranchers and sometimes states will "hire" sheep to graze weeds for weed control.<br /><br />Bonnie,<br />We used to have 1000 head of sheep but reduced that number and have increased our cow numbers. It was quite chilly here when we sheared, but still, the shearers stayed warm. They did have a heater in the trailer though. We don't keep any of our wool. I don't spin or knit. Maybe you have bought some of our wool that has been turned into yarns!<br /><br />Anna,<br />Yes, all of the sheep get sheared, including the pregnant ewes. It has turned cold again, but the sheep are all put in the barn at night. They'll be growing more wool right away. I don't knit or crochet so I don't use the wool. We sell it so you knitters and crocheters can have the wool.<br /><br />Thanks for your comments and questions. I enjoyed reading them.<br /><br />JodyGumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-40565498776329097332012-02-08T06:50:46.414-07:002012-02-08T06:50:46.414-07:00I always love to read about your sheep. Poor shee...I always love to read about your sheep. Poor sheepies -- it's cold out there LOL! Do the pregnant ewes get sheared too? And do you ever use any of your wool for your knitting?Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-20194398389246086682012-02-08T02:43:17.138-07:002012-02-08T02:43:17.138-07:00Great post! I could almost hear all the bleating,...Great post! I could almost hear all the bleating, and stomping of feet as they climbed up into the trailer, one by one. I bet it's hot, smelly work too. Glad our trips to the hairdresser are a little more dignified, lol! xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-3726359893696294012012-02-07T22:16:00.466-07:002012-02-07T22:16:00.466-07:00Friens of ours run 3,000 head of sheep and we got ...Friens of ours run 3,000 head of sheep and we got to participate in the shearing a few years ago. IT IS HARD WORk. I don't know how the shearers do it in those hot trailers. My grandfather kept a very small flock of sheep in his pasture and the shearing was done so much differently back then. Fascinating to watch. Do you keep any of your own wool for spinning or knitting?Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11159582653513181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-21627921205418452472012-02-07T22:12:47.781-07:002012-02-07T22:12:47.781-07:00I love posts like this...so educational! I am show...I love posts like this...so educational! I am showing my kids...they love anything with animals. Our friends have sheep come graze their fields and a sheepherder from Peru stays, too. I only wish we could see the shearing in action!! Thanks for sharing:).<br /><br />~JuliaJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05768321304726263558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-18750995913931955342012-02-07T21:13:43.657-07:002012-02-07T21:13:43.657-07:00I love all the pics! That is fast...very fascinati...I love all the pics! That is fast...very fascinating! Look forward to more news...M.E. Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430739166948213915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-18278321023062990582012-02-07T20:38:56.797-07:002012-02-07T20:38:56.797-07:00Love that you shared this, my dad will be shearing...Love that you shared this, my dad will be shearing pretty soon, then lambing as well. <br />It's an art to be able to do that well! My dad is really good at it!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07045711592529089292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-91556384476003171692012-02-07T19:02:52.444-07:002012-02-07T19:02:52.444-07:00That little peachy girl in her red riding hood is ...That little peachy girl in her red riding hood is too cute! I love my ducky friends so I understand that! <br /><br />Love the idea of the sheep sliding unceremoniously out of that trailer! Too funny. Do you know, generally speaking, who buys your wool and where it goes or what it becomes? How long do you keep individual sheep? Interesting stuff, Mrs. Jody. (I know...there I go with the questions.)Leslie https://www.blogger.com/profile/11216448707277968516noreply@blogger.com