Shopping for Sheep...

This week we have been checking out a group of mature ewes with the aim to adding them to our flock. We went to Overgrass Organics, just up the road from our own farm, where we met six ewes and gave them a quick once over. We are hoping to get them purchased and onto the farm next month, after they have been visited by the tup. They will lamb in April.

When they get here they will join our flock of a dozen young ewes. Our ewes will be lambing in April too, their first, and they will be able to learn from the new, older ewes how to look after and feed their lambs.

The older ewes are also used to human contact, and will help to keep their younger companions calm at feeding time, sheering, and when the vet comes to check on them.

Here are some photos from our visit to Overgrass Organics:

the new sheep