Flock & Fiber

7 March 2009 – Sheep Deworming

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Because the smaller sheep were so skinny we decided to deworm them just in case. Gave the larger sheep — Aretha and Anisette — 1.5cc and the rest of the girls 1.0cc. Beautiful day with a mid-day temperature of 44°F (6.6°C)

6 March 2009 – Shearing

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Gwen came up to shear the girls today. Ironically Anisette was the most cooperative, while the rest kicked and fidgeted. Manta and Caramel are looking a bit on the thin side. Gave everyopne some corn to help keep them warm, but it is unseasonably warm, so they probably won’t need it.
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Snowy Sheep and Llama Video

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Fri, 17 October 2008

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Administered deworming shots to the llamas. Six CCs to Kuzco and four to Guinness. Picked up 41 bales of second cut hay from Bruce Post. Cold overnight and a frosty morning.

Tues, 7 October 2008

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First frost last night, and the first time we ran the furnace. Llamas had frost on their backs in the AM when they were given their grain.

Mon, 1 September 2008 (PM)

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Got call from Bruce Post. Picked up 103 bales of hay from a field in East Bethel behind the grange. Josh and Lori assisted. Big help! Sunny, warm but not too hot. Mid 60s.

Mon, 1 September 2008 (AM)

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Dr. Barry visited and we wormed all the animals and gave the sheep their rabies vaccination. Suggested worming the llamas once a month from May to December and that the sheep are a little skinny. Sunny and cool. 50s.

Mon, 28 July 2008

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Cool and misty in the morning. Sunny and warm in the afternoon. 88°F/59°F

Sun, 27 July 2008

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Mowed lawn around house. Warm. 88°F/57°F

Sat, 26 July 2008

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Looked at Energy Star appliances for guest suite in Rutland. Bought new string trimmer. 90°F/56°F