And still waiting..........

Still waiting for lambs to start arriving and now that the artic zone has descended on us I am betting that these crazy ewes will start lambing. So checking several times a day and have the "lamb bag" all prepared.
Have instructed hubby on every possible scenario that could happen and what I would do in that instant. So hoping all goes well with all these new moms.

The waiting game

I really hate the waiting game. All the ewes are becoming most excellent players in this game. I was hoping to space the birth of the lambs out some but I have a feeling this is not going to happen.
My first two ewes who, are first time moms were placed in their jugs a few weeks ago and so far nothing. I really don't know how the first one is still hanging on. Literally if her bum gets any more swollen something will fall out. And her belly is hanging so low I am praying for multiple births and not big lambs. It will be a most cool cross and I am anxious to see them. Aloe is a white BFL and has been crossed on a natural colored Wensleydale. Oooooo, the fiber prospects.
And so the watch continues and the rest of the ewes will be due next week with the exception of the new Wensleydales, thank goodness a little break before their babes come. Newer girls pictured below.

Lamb Update

Well still waiting on the first lambs to arrive. I so hate waiting for the first ones. Once the start arriving all is good but those first couple of ewes are the worst, many days spent nail biting. This year will be especially bad since I have so many first time moms and the shift change I am working has me real nervous.

There will be so many exciting crosses this year ! Wensleydale x BFL, BL/BFL x bfl, Finn x Wensleydale and then purebred Wensleydale and BFL. Oh I cannot wait !!

A Time of Reflection

I am back!

It has been a long time and I have missed my blog. But, alas, life got in the way and time did not stand still as you well know. Many changes has happened to Ryan's Way in the past couple of years and we have changed directions several times. But I think one must adapt and evolve to discover what will work along with life's requirements.
We are raising Blue Face Leicester and Wensleydales now, along with some exciting crosses. The fleeces are simply awesome and I have been having fun with my new Ashford CS2.
A new specialty item that I am excited to say took off like wildfire is our snowmen ornaments. Stuffed with our sheep wool, hand painted faces and unique woolen caps spun and made by me out of our sheep wool are simply awesome. I am proud to say there is a waiting list on these.
So looking forward to sharing!! Keep warm.

Lamb Update

Turned the lambs out today with the herd. They were having the time of their lives running and jumping in the pasture. I am so thankful that these wonderful sheep are such good moms. Melody was keeping a pretty good eye on those curious georges.

New Lambs of the Season

My first Blue Face Leicester lambs of the season were born about a week ago.First time mom had triplets but one was deceased in the sack when they were discovered. Mom is white and dad was a colored ram, two colored lambs and one white was the product of this union.