Lambs and Radishes

The set of ewes we specially selected out of the main flock that are particularly parasite resistant are starting to have their lambs.  They were bred with 4 rams recently acquired from a farm in Georgia that have a parasite resistance history. 

This fall along with ryegrass, we planted some daikon radish.  They are also known as rototiller radish because of their large root and ability to burrow down into the soil, mixing and releasing nutrients in the soil when they die and decay.  The radishes are blooming now, the sheep eat the tops, but not ravinishly, so far.

It turns out the radish root is very nutritious for humans to eat.  We are going to try some tonight. 

Violets Blooming

Patches of violets are blooming in the woods.

Jack and Heidi

Here are some pictures of Jack and Heidi.  Jack is recovering from surgery, a large tumor was removed from the top of his head.  He is doing well and has been enjoying house privileges.  Heidi is wearing a dangle to attempt to slow her down and not chase the sheep.  Its not working very well.  She has gotten quite used to it and can maneuver with it quite rapidly, enough so she is chasing and being a problem with the ewe flock in the front field.  I took her out from there (she broke the dangle off).  For the past three days she and Jack have been out with the lambs all day with Zeus.  She has not been chasing the lambs and just been walking around with Jack and Zeus, surprisingly enough.  In the evening she comes out by the house with Niobe and Whitie; Jack comes in the house with us.