Weaning Katahdin Lambs
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- Two of our ewes are struggling with milk production and we have some potential buyers for our lambs. Since the lambs are over eight weeks old and can now thrive without their mother's milk, I decide it is time to start the weaning process to help the struggling mothers and make it easier to sell the lambs.
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I love the fact Annabelle came over wanted attention and instead of blowing her off you stopped and gave her some love.
🌻have a wonderful tomorrow🌻
Weaning can be a bit heart breaking but is necessary. Annabelle is such a sweet heart, love her! Thank you for the weaning update, I appreciate it. :)
Annabelle is the best!
THIS IS SO INTERESTING. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.
just wanted to tell you that I look at your gentle and loving care for your animals and imagine my own Good Shepherd. THank you!
:) Thank you
I hope they all sell as you wish. They’re looking really great. Miss Annabelle is so sweet. LB sure is an awesome little helper. I love him out there with his own little hook. Too darn cute. Keeping you all in prayer ~Lisa
:) Thank you
So good to see a homestead video from you again. Enjoy your work.
Thanks Greg!
My prayers for things to get better for you and your family Dan. ♥️
thank you Sathis
I love to see how connected you are to your livestock. God bless you.
It makes me so sad to see you having to sell all the babies. But I'm grateful as it will help you out. Still in my prayers... each of you... smiles and blessings
lambs are looking great
I am starting some new TH-cam videos. I want to be like you when I grow up! You have a nice set up and great videos. Love Tess, you are very blessed to have her!!! Have a good day!!!
Well planned and executed, Dan! I just bought a wether kid (goat) that had not been previously weaned. It's been rough on the little guy -- and on my eardrums, lol. I, too, hope the neighbors are understanding.
Oooohhh yeah - it would have been better if he had been weaned. It might be a good opportunity for you to bond with him though
His previous owners don't usually sell their animals and I don't think weaning even occurred to them. He has certainly bonded with me! Every time he sees or hears me, he calls me, "MAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!"
Dan, I'm so sorry your health is continuing to cause issues. God bless!
It's not my health Dolly. We're all in good health. I do really appreciate your concern though
I'm glad it's not your health. Family needs always come first. But I know what it's like to have to leave the homestead because of health concerns. So I guess that's where my head went.
Its always a dilemma when a ewe gives everyrhing to her lambs. They are a super nice group to sell though, you should do well. A nice system too👍 God Bless you
Thank you Fiona
Weaning is a bummer for all species of mammals. LOL Hope the lambs adjust quickly.
indeed
LOL My 9 year old saw this and was like, "Hey, it's that dude with the sheep and the peas!" HAHAHAHA You've made your mark on my kids!
I'm glad :)
Your neighbors should understand they are living in Northern Idaho.
yup!
It helps with Bio security to have your Corral close to the driveway also.
Love your videos buddy. I wouldn't want to be your neighbor right now though. LOL.
Haha! Thanks Jacky
How long did it take and did u return any lambs to mums?
Shared on Facebook, hoping it helps make you some sales.
Is Annabelle ok? It looked like she was shaking and breathing heavy but she was mostly off camera. Maybe just the heat. Little Buddy is becoming quite the helper!
Annabelle was breathing fast from the heat. It was hot. She is fine though. Thank you for asking
If you were closer to maine id try and get a few lambs that you feel are best for meat
Thanks for doing this particular vlog. I haven't thought much about the weaning process before and actually feel a little guilty for not doing so. I'm currently looking at what kind of animal I intend to use in a rotational grazing program in the first paddock. I intend to follow with turkeys and finish with chickens. I have been torn between goats and sheep. It seems to me that goats might be a lot more work then sheep. Would anyone help me out with your thoughts. Have a great day every one.
You are correct - sheep are easier than goats. I don't have goats for a reason :)
I love goats and I had them before.
I just love goats milk so/too much😋😍 we had to sell them all because of moving to a place w/no land. We've moved again and now I wish I had a lot of them because our new property is completely covered by all kind of berries n apple trees.
How can I get The Katahdin sheep ?
You didn't sell your all your lambs, like Annabelle and the others. Hope Clara likes her new home. Don't you miss her?
Yes, I was just thinking about her yesterday
Glad you got some interested people. It won’t take long for them to get used to it. Are you keeping any for your freezer?
Yes, probably 2 of them
Dan i wasn't able to keep up with happenings while in hospital n month of recovery after ! U said u had problems n now I don't c blue or willows...what has happened ...please tell me ...I know it's seems previta
But what can u tell me to ease my mind!!!???
Blue and Willow are both in this video and doing well. We are not having any health problems and everyone is ok. I'm sorry to upset you Karen. Thank you for your concern :)
Would you call the noise of all that bleating a Katah-DIN?
not bad Craig!
I think it's funny. I love it actually.
When ever I hear that "noise", I just can't help myself repeat after them.
I was hoping to get some lambs from you but I wasn't sure how to get ahold of you.
dan at grassfedhomestead dot com
When your sheep have babies can I have one of the lambs?!
Same to me?
Do you have a lot of mosquitoes in that part of the country?
less than I experienced living in the southeast
How much grain do you give the ewes when they're pregnant, after they give birth, and when they're in their normal state? How much grain do you give the lambs after they're separated from the ewes? Do you notice that the lambs grow bigger/faster the more grain you give them? I know that's how commercial Suffolks are grown, but I was just wondering if Katahdins were different. Thanks! I've learned a ton from your videos, so keep them coming!👍
I don't give them grain.
@@TheGrassfedHomestead oh, okay, thanks anyway. Is there a particular reason why you don't, or do you just like keeping them natural?
R ur sheep just for meat
We raise the lambs for meat
Hi don’t know if u can help me I need raw sheep milk or goats milk can u plz point me in the rite direction all stores sell it in a nasty powder form or filtered watered down contact me plz if u can help me plz
check craigslist or eat wild directory for local sheep/ goat breeders in your area
@@TheGrassfedHomestead thank h much
I let my sheep wean them
100% natural way
No barns
No grains
No deworming
No chemicals
No hay if possible some years can get bad I have backup.
Rotational grazing
Run chickens behind them
Cattle with them .
Cull them if they can’t make it