Tag Archives: #sheep

Thought of the Week

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Robin

Grazing is a tool. It doesn’t take away, but enhances our environment. Grazing is beneficial to our rangelands. -Gretchen Hyde, Idaho Rangeland Commission  

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What A Nice Wooly Coat – A Wool Mini-Lesson

Posted on March 20, 2015 by TheFarmGirl

Sheep are special farm animals that can provide humans with two important things: food and clothing.  Since the beginning of time, people have been raising sheep to eat, for their milk, and to use their wool to make blankets, clothing … Continue reading →

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Dolly the Sheep Gets A Haircut

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Robin

Here’s a video of Dolly the Ewe finally being shorn.  She’s so clean and white underneath it all!

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#21-Pinto the BlogDog – Dolly’s Flock

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Robin

Howdy Folks!  Pinto the BlogDog here.  Been purty quiet ’round my place, till just now.  So, I thought I’d best write to all y’all. You’ll remember back at Christmastime when I told’ya ’bout how M’Lady slipped a cog and brought … Continue reading →

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#20 Pinto the Blogdog – Dolly the Ewe!

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Robin

Howdy Folks!  Pinto the BlogDog here.  Been awhile.   Everything’s good here in my world, but boy, howdy, there was a big shake up here on my farm a coupla weeks ago. Humans are funny creatures.  Just when ya think … Continue reading →

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Wolves Kill Oregon Sheep, Injure Protection Dogs

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Robin

The subject of wolves is a touchy one here in the West, where wolves were re-introduced into the wild almost 20 years ago. The wolves which were re-introduced into the states are Canadian Wolves.  They are not indigenous to these … Continue reading →

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All In A Day’s Graze

Posted on August 25, 2014 by TheFarmGirl

While the grass growing on grazing land isn’t your typical farmed crop, it provides the nourishment for a wide variety of farm products, like the lambs that the Gutierrez Family raises.  Many animals can be raised wholly or partially on … Continue reading →

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Farmer Profile – Gutierrez Family Farms

Posted on August 10, 2014 by TheFarmGirl

This month we are delighted to introduce you to the Gutierrez Family.  We have known them for years and years, having met them through church.  They raise lamb, and we really enjoyed learning about their unique operation.  Please enjoy reading … Continue reading →

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Baaaa – Ram – Ewe!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by TheFarmGirl

Meat from farm animals such as cows, pigs, chicken, and sheep is an important part of our diet, giving us high-quality protein to keep ourselves strong and healthy.  There are many ideas surrounding commercial meat production at the moment (we’ll … Continue reading →

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