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doglady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
Howard
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 10:13:34 AM
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Hi Mary Ann,
So happy for you that your baby gets to come home. Question: I was wondering if the paprika would work on dogs with black coats? How much do you give a horse and is it the same as you would buy in the store because I wouldn't think that you would need much for a Schnauzer. These horses are so beautiful - Thanks for the pictures
Tina
The dogs own the house but the people pay the mortgage!
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Edited by - doglady on Jan 09 2007 10:15:37 AM |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 11:17:18 AM
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I buy lots of herbs, including the paprika, at an online source called herbalcom.com. I usually buy ten or fifteen pounds at a time. I would assume it's safe to feed to a dog, because paprika is simply a sweet red pepper that's dried and ground. The stuff from herbalcom comes from Hungary.
I feed my young stallion probably a half cup a day total. He weighs about 900#. I would guess a teaspoon sprinkled on a dog's feed morning and night would be plenty. But do bear in mind that what this does is to affect the type and durability of the pigment in the hairshaft, and that is made around the time of the solstices. An already sunburned coat can't be repaired; it has to be shed out and replaced.
Is your dog outside much? I have a black GSD, and she doesn't fade much, except around the flanks. She's on a premium dog food and also gets flaxseed oil and coconut fats every day. Her coat is to die for; lusterous, shiny, and soft. And very black! |
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2007 : 10:12:31 PM
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Beautiful mare, Mary Ann! And the colt (soon to be gelding) is a looker, too. I've got Friesian sheep...lol! They're pretty, but not quite rideable We've got a small farm up here that raises a few of them (the horses) and I always enjoy driving past, especially in early summer when the babies are out playing!
Visit Quiet Storm, our adopted Mustang! http://wildaboutquietstorm.com
http://carpentercreek.blogspot.com
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 04:47:27 AM
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Thankyou, Tracey! Since the weather has been so cold, she has yet to be delivered (she lives several states away). So I'm still waiting. But that's okay; it's less chores to do! I know the owner well, and I know she won't back out.
What are Friesian sheep like? |
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
766 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 08:53:22 AM
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Oh, I love my friesian sheep! I've had others, but these are dairy sheep. Since I milk, I needed something that would produce more than what I'd been milking here. Most of them are white, some are spotted and some are black like Bessie here.
Visit Quiet Storm, our adopted Mustang! http://wildaboutquietstorm.com
http://carpentercreek.blogspot.com
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 10:09:44 AM
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Oh wow, Bessie sure is a looker! What a beautiful face! But when you milk sheep, do you put them on a raised stanchion like goats? I used to have dairy cows, but never goats or sheep.
What sort of things do you do with your sheep's milk? Do you make your own cheese, or do you ship your milk to someone that does? |
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
766 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 10:45:55 AM
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Oh, I'd just love to be able to do the commercial thing here, but alas, we're inside a watershed with the creek running through our property. I suppose I could pursue it, but likely it would be more money than I want to spend. Instead, I make soap. One of the reasons I brought the East Friesians over is to help establish a commercial flock, though, as they give double or more the milk that other breeds do. So yes, this year I'm looking forward to setting aside a little milk for cheesemaking!  And yes, you put them on a stand...or at least it would be easier. I haven't got one at this point, so just sit on a bucket and bend over, lol!
Visit Quiet Storm, our adopted Mustang! http://wildaboutquietstorm.com
http://carpentercreek.blogspot.com
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