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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
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 Posted - Feb 13 2016 : 05:41:18 AM
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Hay there,
My little Poor House Ranch is growing. The hens are laying again and the new baby hens are growing under the heat lamp and beginning to feather out.....egg production will be ramping up slowly as I build my egg clientele.
I need advise on what breed of lambs to start with for my southern area. I am in central Alabama and want fiber lambs. We have some hot days in the summer here and winters are mild compared to up north but we still have freezing, and below, periods in the winter. Are there any sheep herders in the south that have had success with a particular breed? Any advise would be beneficial. I have read a lot and now need to hear of others experiences.
Thanks for chiming in and offering your opinions. Hugs.
Hugs and prayers, Daizy #1093
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2016 : 08:42:06 AM
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I would be curious to know what you get for your area.
~ Betty ~
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Feb 13 2016 : 6:14:29 PM
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If you're looking for a sheep that does well in a warm climate, you might want a type of sheep that does well in Australia, since I know it gets hot there. Good luck!
Cindy
"Come by the hills to the land where fancy is free; And stand where the peaks meet the sky and the rocks reach the sea.Where the rivers run clear and the bracken is gold in the sun. and cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done"--Loreena McKennit
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2016 : 9:03:33 PM
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Deborah, those lambs are so sweet. Love the pictures.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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guineahen
True Blue Farmgirl
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Andrea
Hawley
Pa
USA
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Posted - Apr 03 2016 : 05:29:27 AM
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| Yay heritage breeds! You might also consider hair/wool and size. I appreciate that our Clun Forest ram does not have horns. Some breeds are hardier than others. And some breeds are calmer too. We had first lamb of season on Tuesday. Are you planning to raise just for home use or commercially? Happy for you as they are a way cool animal. |
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Sheep advise, please
