Grass Conservation on the Ranch

As a sheep ranch we are constantly aware and adjusting the grazing patterns of our flocks.  Free grazing on large bodies of land seem to be a good idea at first.  One would think that a relatively small flock set out on a large parcel of land would have a minimal impact on the plants [...]

Hay!

Late summer and the heat is here with a vengeance!  Temperatures down in the valley are reaching 109 and here on the ranch it is a throbbing 93 in the shade.  The saving grace is the constant light breeze and theoh so pleasant lake just down the road.  After a long hot day working on the [...]

Felted Fence

The result of the Katahdin sheep annually sheding their wool is a felted fence.