7 March 2009 – Sheep Deworming
Posted by Rick in journal, sheep, veterinary · No CommentsBecause 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
Posted by Rick in journal, sheep · No CommentsGwen 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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Fri, 17 October 2008
Posted by Rick in journal, llama, veterinary · No CommentsAdministered 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
Posted by Rick in journal · No CommentsFirst 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)
Posted by Rick in journal · No CommentsGot 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, 28 July 2008
Posted by Rick in journal · No CommentsCool and misty in the morning. Sunny and warm in the afternoon. 88°F/59°F
Sun, 27 July 2008
Posted by Rick in journal · No CommentsMowed lawn around house. Warm. 88°F/57°F
Sat, 26 July 2008
Posted by Rick in journal · No CommentsLooked at Energy Star appliances for guest suite in Rutland. Bought new string trimmer. 90°F/56°F
Fri, 25 July 2008
Posted by Rick in journal · No CommentsRick made changes to feeder to keep sheep from pulling hay on themselves. Sarah removed St. John’s Wort, other unwanted plants in the pasture. Warm, sunny, cool evening.89°F/55°F
Thurs, 24 July 2008
Posted by Rick in journal · No CommentsHeavy, steady, soaking rain. 69°F/60°
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