4d023 - 2y
First lambs of the season have arrived! https://i.imgur.com/vHKVFo8.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/WVR6oLy.jpeg One katahdin ram lamb and one east friesian ewe lamb. The grazing pattern with the katahdins is shaping up to put them in the perfect position for when the majority of the ewes have their lambs. The strength of the newborns always amazes me. #permaculture #permies #homesteading #grownostr #regenag #regenerativeagriculture #rotationalgrazing #pasturemanagement #localfood #sheep #lamb nostr:nevent1qqsgckck2tyn0gkgk078fm0wmf79dwvgdlatg8tkev2a7eedngjvslspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsygzdqg7wnh7htflnqadcarsggqytu9ap7agvvw6auus7dmug8tw8v5psgqqqqqqsudvxd7
First milking of the season of East Friesian Dairy Sheep https://i.imgur.com/ZmaiSrV.jpeg We were caught off guard by this ewe having her lamb so we didn't have our milking setup dialed in yet. This is our first season in which we already have all the equipment necessary to milk the dairy sheep along with a little experience from last year. We wanted to start milking immediately to encourage maximum milk production so we grabbed a container and started milking. #permaculture #permies #homesteading #grownostr #regenag #regenerativeagriculture #localfood #sheep #lamb #sheepmilk #dairysheep #eastfriesian #rawmilk nostr:nevent1qqsv3r8kfnx7e8dhjt00sm07llwnzgqguuj205tpa437fazmtz7v4xspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsygzdqg7wnh7htflnqadcarsggqytu9ap7agvvw6auus7dmug8tw8v5psgqqqqqqsw79nh5
Milking East Friesian Dairy Sheep https://i.imgur.com/OCmsKxB.jpeg Getting things in order at our milking stanchion. The sheep are still uncomfortable with it so we brought the lamb over to help calm the sheep down. https://i.imgur.com/AFKGrcD.jpeg Took the time to trim the hooves too. They were in a pretty wet paddock over the winter so the hooves needed some attention. https://i.imgur.com/45rQhFi.mp4 Getting the hang of milking. There is definitely a learning curve and I'm sure things would move much more quickly if we had a mentor near by to show us thier technique. All in all, another step forward in our sovereign dairy production. #permaculture #permies #homesteading #grownostr #regenag #regenerativeagriculture #dairy #rawmilk #milking #eastfriesian #localfood #sheep #lamb nostr:nevent1qqswd852fhye0vufdqdfszpp8jw5rguy4jjnnyy643rspus4k20345spz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsygzdqg7wnh7htflnqadcarsggqytu9ap7agvvw6auus7dmug8tw8v5psgqqqqqqscaztz6
6f77a - 2y
Our goat milk supplier is going to have sheep's milk this summer. I'm looking forward to trying it.
I'm sure it's going to be delicious!
95c7f - 2y
Your doing great 👍🏻
Second East Friesian Dairy Ewe's Lambs are born. Twins! https://i.imgur.com/sDC2Vxb.jpeg Now that both of the dairy sheep have their lambs we will be milking both daily. https://i.imgur.com/orrzdf2.jpeg Tried putting the lamb in a tote to keep it contained and close to it's mom so she would remain calm during milking. https://i.imgur.com/WCbiDeF.jpeg It's getting easier each day and I'm sure we will have the hang of it in no time. Milking around 3 pints each time from this ewe. #permaculture #permies #homesteading #grownostr #regenag #regenerativeagriculture #dairy #rawmilk #milking #eastfriesian #localfood #sheep #lamb nostr:nevent1qqs8s3gra3j4kndxppuzxmkdtxre5pz2ag587d7ugrhe5vwn8gvhx0gpz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejj7q3qf5pre6wl6ad87vr4hr5wppqq30sh58m4p33mthnjreh03qadcajsxpqqqqqqzdaymz9
