tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post7365572864089285209..comments2024-03-25T13:49:13.234-06:00Comments on Gumbo Lily: Lambing 101Gumbo Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-30732880412524545552008-04-08T16:28:00.000-06:002008-04-08T16:28:00.000-06:00Angie,We raise a Ramboulette/Targhee crossed sheep...Angie,<BR/>We raise a Ramboulette/Targhee crossed sheep. These breeds are known for their superior fleeces. Back in the day when wool was used more, sheepgrowers were fussier about the fleeces than they are today. They wanted sheep that raised a good wool that would pay dividends when sheared so they got a meat crop and a wool crop from the single sheep. With the onset of synthetic fibers, wool is not as important a comodity as it once was and people don't worry about their wool crop as they once did.<BR/><BR/>JodyGumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-67070281848883921312008-04-08T14:29:00.000-06:002008-04-08T14:29:00.000-06:00Jody, we are way behind in reading, but we really ...Jody, we are way behind in reading, but we really enjoyed hearing about lambing. They're so cute, too! I really like the photo near the top of the page with the lambs peeking over the fence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-70601856384507203852008-04-01T09:00:00.000-06:002008-04-01T09:00:00.000-06:00Oh Jody, I haven't been to your blog for the longe...Oh Jody, I haven't been to your blog for the longest time and am so glad I poppped in! I forgot what I was missing. The lambs spoke to me, of course. I just love sheep and it's always been my dream to have a few for meat, wool and companionship. My grandma raised Suffolks and I used to spend hours with them when I'd stay with her-of course the bottle lambs were my favorites. Thanks for sharing bits of your wonderful life. I'll be back soon!<BR/>Love, Angie<BR/>ps-what breed do you raise?Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685637592576563415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-35358926790361677712008-03-20T21:11:00.000-06:002008-03-20T21:11:00.000-06:00wow! that's so amazing to me !In Awe! We sure enjo...wow! that's so amazing to me !<BR/>In Awe! <BR/>We sure enjoyed reading about the mama's and baby lambs. Amazin!<BR/><BR/>Debbie & boyzDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16764723411569477489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-66602116761632096792008-03-17T08:10:00.000-06:002008-03-17T08:10:00.000-06:00Hello, I have come for a morning visit before my t...Hello, I have come for a morning visit before my two "little lambs " wake up. This was very interesting to read. so many parallels here.<BR/>I am so glad that you have prospered so well this year with the herd.Donettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530145585581721795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-19170064476553062732008-03-16T21:59:00.000-06:002008-03-16T21:59:00.000-06:00We liked your post about the lambs. My son Forest...We liked your post about the lambs. My son Forest has always wanted a pet lamb. It sounds like fun. Hope you have lots of fun taking care of your lambs.<BR/><BR/>Forest Zoo and Elizabeth JoyElizabeth Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407358802873480515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-38287573020394494432008-03-16T17:18:00.000-06:002008-03-16T17:18:00.000-06:00Embellisher,We don't bottle feed all of the lambs....Embellisher,<BR/>We don't bottle feed all of the lambs. That would be a tough job. No, we want the ewes to raise their own lambs. If something happens that they cannot, we bottle feed. So far, no bum lambs (orphans).<BR/><BR/>Island Sparrow,<BR/>I love to hear that others are experiencing what I do in another part of the world. Doesn't it feel good to "rescue" a sheep in distress. You saved her life.<BR/><BR/>Michele,<BR/>My stories might sound romantic, but it was far from romantic this morning as the boys and I shoved out sheep shtuff out of the jugs and came home smelling like sheep barn. Jeans went direct into the washer. Romance at its best!<BR/><BR/>Lisa L,<BR/>Yes, we do sell our fleeces. However, we sell all of the wool to a local wool house which was about 1900 lbs. This wool house will grade the wool and sell it to a buyer who will decide what to make of it....clothing, blankets, rugs, etc.<BR/><BR/>Joanne,<BR/>I agree, the Good Shepherd does a much better job than I do, but I have an appreciation for his job. It's funny that He calls us His sheep. <BR/><BR/>JodyGumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-41466104589956028992008-03-16T16:13:00.000-06:002008-03-16T16:13:00.000-06:00We loved reading this Jody!You described it all so...We loved reading this Jody!<BR/>You described it all so well, including the last paragraph which made me think of my job as a mother in protecting my 'lambs'. I am so thankful that the Good Shepherd does a better job than even I can do! It is so reasuring to know that!<BR/>Thank you for this wonderful class 101 in raising sheep/lambs!<BR/>Joanne and familyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-12707790208736234102008-03-16T15:23:00.000-06:002008-03-16T15:23:00.000-06:00I was wondering if you ever sell the fleece when t...I was wondering if you ever sell the fleece when they are sheared? I have a friend who does shearing here and he sometimes sells the fleece on ebay!<BR/>Happy spring,<BR/><BR/>~Lisa LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-24489649229236880762008-03-14T15:19:00.000-06:002008-03-14T15:19:00.000-06:00I love when you tell us about your ranch life. It'...I love when you tell us about your ranch life. It's romantic...from my suburban armchair. *wink* <BR/>MicheleBunny McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12913508603601958580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-74918148509469416042008-03-14T12:23:00.000-06:002008-03-14T12:23:00.000-06:00I bottle raised a lamb once -we called her little ...I bottle raised a lamb once -we called her little orphan Annie She was more demanding than any of my babies :)<BR/><BR/>And I once rescued a sheep on her back. I was just a kid but my friend and I were biking by and we saw her struggling. We slid a piece of stiff cardboard under her and hoisted her over onto her feet.<BR/><BR/>We had friends who had a flock of sheep - and so I know from experience that lambing season is an exciting time but incredibly busy!Islandsparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474765495506044446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-89099386226402026012008-03-13T13:34:00.000-06:002008-03-13T13:34:00.000-06:00That was fun to read, and the little lambs are soo...That was fun to read, and the little lambs are sooo cute! Wow, you guys really know how to keep busy. :) I always enjoy your pictures and learning a little more about what you do! <BR/>LeslieLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069468589278243998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-67320641182656302042008-03-13T13:04:00.000-06:002008-03-13T13:04:00.000-06:00OMG, they are sooooo cute!OMG, they are sooooo cute!Gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887400076568822423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095103946834851624.post-59994019501636462062008-03-12T23:53:00.000-06:002008-03-12T23:53:00.000-06:00That looks like a lot of work.With over a hundred ...That looks like a lot of work.With over a hundred head of sheep how many can one person bottle feed?Maya Sara Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809463746704452013noreply@blogger.com