Two chocolate brown Finn rams.... hopefully the other girls will have some ewes

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Wife and I were discussing feeding strategies and this came up. Does anyone have experience using an over the face feed bag on sheep?

Im a 17 year old in FFA interested to get into showing sheep next year. Thats the end goal, but I want to have a small flock of wool sheep. I live in the PNW on 90 acres of forest and a good barn setup. We have one big barn with a old chicken coop I could convert into a shelter. But I also have a small fenced area up near my house that we used to keep goats in, only downside is theres no shelter there and I would likely have to walk them to the pasture. Like I said I am not new to livestock. I am a farm hand at a dairy farm, and My family has had a tribe of craigslist goats before. But I am still wondering if 2-3 wool ewes (most likely Icelandic sheep) will be a lot of work for a student. I will work my way up to a show lamb in a year or so. I guess I am just asking for general advice to get started? I can provide pictures and details.

What leaves/trees are bad for sheep?, if any. And what’s the best type for them?

Has anyone had any luck or ever heard of anyone attempting to graft a lamb to a doe or a kid to an ewe?

I thought I would post her tearful reunion with them. The first sheep is one of the most unique and beautiful I've ever seen. I couldn't stop crying when I saw it, and I've watched it several times. 😥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSAjfvk6vxE&t=54s

Hey all!

I have a small flock of mixed sheep. 2 Jacob ewes, 1 Dorper cross, and a Babydoll ram and wether. All are about 1 year old.

I had anticipated any ewes to be preparing for birth around March-April, but our Dorper looks like she’s going to pop, her utters are enlarging and her vagina appears more pronounced? Our herd did not have ultrasound so I am unable to confirm pregnancies or gestational age. But was wondering if anyone could offer help with a picture? I am wondering how far along people suspect her to be. It is cold where we live and I want to be ready for her lamb(s) when they arrive to give them the best chance at survival.

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Someone is offering me some crosses at a very good price. I'm currently running katahdin/texel crosses, but I'd like to add some suffolk for carcass quality.

How large/fast do finn crosses grow compared to standard suffolks? Anyone have experience?

I want to hear your sheep stories!