Hoof Trimming 101
Managing a flock comes with several maintenance items that every shepherd should learn how to do trimming hoofs is one of them. Now for some people you may only have to trim hooves once a year but you should check your flock periodically to make sure no one in the flock needs tending to. Some problems to look out for is over grown hooves, disformed hooves, and hoof rot. If you see a sheep limping you should check it out that could be a sign of a more serious issue. I always c
Shearing on the stand
Sorry for the delay on posting. May was a bit crazy for me. When we packed up from Maryland I took a little fall and what I thought was just a bruised up knee was actually a dislocated knee cap. Then a storm came through which caused some damage and we lost power for about a week. I was finally able to start shearing last weekend. I have been shearing on a stand for about 8 years now because for me it is easier then flipping the sheep over. This year I would not have been a
