Comments on: The Flock Report

By: Joni

Joni — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:50:15 +0000

How much does a Cormo ram cost?

By: Deb Clemens

Deb Clemens — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:31 +0000

Some chickens are special. Steve, the marine rooster, (RIP steve, he left me last year) was special….. the descendents of Steve are ok, but not him. His son DB (drinking buddy) has been standoffish of late; coming into his own I suppose…. in any event, love your postings. You’ve inspired me – I invite you to read of your good works at http://www.clemscritters.wordpress.com.

By: Dina (dinaknitsinmd)

Dina (dinaknitsinmd) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:15:14 +0000

Loved this update, thanks. Especially love that the new calendar will have all the fibery events around the US listed – that’s really really great!

Also LOVE that you’re donating to Heifer International – my local knit group donated enough to buy a goat and a clutch (?) of hens. Just seems the perfect things for knitters/fibery folk to donate to, doesn’t it?

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:48:24 +0000

Temptress you…I haven’t really bought any yarn since I started spinning, but I was smitten by that sock yarn, and broke down and bought some

I hope Truman will improve, have you thought of getting a fecal test, even your local animal hospital could test that for you so you could see what’s happening? Or maybe try changing your wormer? I just had a long chat with my vet about parasite control, can you tell?
Everyone else is looking so happy and content and healthy. I’m loving your new setup, so pretty, and flat
Good luck with your big photo shoot, wish I could be there.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:57:19 +0000

Thanks for giving us the farm update. Your new farm is beautiful and everyone looks so happy (poor Miss Linda). I hope Truman will be okay.

By: turtle

turtle — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:18:15 +0000

thanks for the update!!

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:46:21 +0000

Hi Susan,
Considering how good the rest of the flock looks, this makes me additionally concerned about Truman. This is a good time to call a veterinarian with sheep medicine experience. (worning him will not help if the worms he has are resistant to the wormer you are using, and that is all too commonly found these days). If you are lucky, he is just underfed from too much competition, but if it is anything more complicated, you need to know, not only for his sake but also the sake of the rest of your flock. Trust a wise, old shepherdess on this.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:22:02 +0000

Thank goodness there was still some of the sock yarn to be had! I made the mistake of not ordering a few hours ago and I see the stock has already dwindled dramatically. I think I got in just under the wire.

Does this mean the calendars will be sent out to us double share orderers soon? (is that even a word???)

Sending healing thoughts to Truman.

By: Maureen J (mljan)

Maureen J (mljan) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:31:19 +0000

OMG, you’re right, Lisa. TWO satellite dishes makes for more than a little TV entertainment. What is she up to??

Also, seriously, you know we’ll all think Truman well, best we can. Do you have a vet, yet?

The rest of the flock looks very content in your idyllic pastures.

By: Lisa Stockebrand (aka. lasdcm)

Lisa Stockebrand (aka. lasdcm) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:30:29 +0000

ummmmm, anyone else notice the big SATELLITE dishes in the background there??????? mmmmm – Linda?