Articles
Here I will be sharing both shorter and longer texts about life with my sheep.
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Keeping several rams together
Keeping rams in a group works well – under the right conditions. This is how I create calm, stable groups and a safe environment for rams, other sheep, and people alike.
Den Store Vite and Lill-Waldemar. It is autumn, and the white ram is “flehming,” as it is called, when males curl their lips to detect the scent of ewes in heat. Read more
Heat cycles in ewes
The ewes’ heat cycle influences both planning and daily work during the winter months. Here I describe how heat presents itself, how often it returns, and the experiences I have gathered over the years.
The ewes, who can move freely in and out of the barn during winter, can sometimes be seen circling the building while in heat, hoping to get in to the ram.
TThe ewes, who can move freely in and out of the barn during winter, can sometimes be seen circling the building while in heat, hoping to get in to the ram. Read more
Fencing in winter
Winter fencing is a challenging chapter in areas where the ground freezes and becomes covered with ice or snow. When animals do not have direct contact with bare, unfrozen ground, ordinary electric fencing does not function as intended. There is a way to solve this.
The rams Pussmun and Bor. This fence serves little purpose beyond being visible — grounding is virtually nonexistent because of the snow. Read more