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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