10/28/2007

Hunter Full Moon

It’s the end of October, full moon this month is called the Hunter Moon. Deer hunting season has begun, though I don’t really concern myself with that. We raise our own meat on the land here and enjoy the meat throughout the year. The breeding season is in full swing with now three breeding groups engaged. I am planning for five Leicester Longwool ewes to be bred and have yet to fully determine if all the other longwool ewes will be bred or not. I am breeding Luna, my colored LL cross and Georgia another LL cross. Georgia will be bred and delivered to a new owner in December. With Luna my efforts are focused on breeding for more colored stock. I have some new lines arriving in the near future and am looking forward to having them up here from Pennsylvania. These are proven ewes and ewe lambs.

We spent most of today moving all the Worthington girls back home and getting everyone settled. The ram lambs are now up at Cranberry Cove with the all mighty Paragon as their overseer. So I still have five groups to watch over, but at least they are all on our land.

Enjoy the colder temperatures, as we all are here.

10/2/2007

HARVEST MOON BREEDING

Starting breeding two Leicester Longwool groups on the Harvest Moon, September 26th. The Autumnal equinox and her transitional spirit is leading the way into the breeding season with clarity and hope. I am following some ancient breeding instincts and the animals are in contented agreement. It’s time. So with some freshing cut grass hay and dug root vegetables for fodder, we are awakening the fertility and nurturing.

The pastures are still viable but definetly are waning in good nutrition. Supplementing with whole natural grains and vegetables from the garden. Carrot and Parsnip green tops seem to be the most popular treats. The colors of the changing leaves is developing and is very beautiful. The wool on the sheep is filling in and by the very cold temperatures arrival, their wool coats will be protective.