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Hi all,
February was busy and I am excited to give you a look at it! I have had several emails asking if I have been impacted by the the Texas Wildfires. No, I am closer to the Louisiana border than the Texas Panhandle. Please pray the fires come under control within the next week. Ranchers are depending on it for spring grazing.
I have been sharing about Amos Miller case since early 2022 when the Federal Govt. filed suit against his Organic Farm. Miller Organic Farm is now being sued by the state (a second major lawsuit). This month, I left the farm to attend the Amos Miller Rally in Lancaster, PA. I obtained press-pass to the court hearing and plan to update you all with more info on the proceedings. WATCH MY AMOS MILLER VIDEOS HERE!
Lambing is almost finished! I have one ewe left to give birth. I am grateful for a good season and lambs that are growing like weeds! A few of the Lambs that were born in November have already been weaned. The lamb at the front is not weaned, but is a bottle lamb so she is residing at the weaning pen :).
Despite a (mostly) smooth lambing season, I hit a snag with one of my ewes. The ewe was small, the lamb was large and poorly positioned.
After trying for an hour to deliver the lamb, I loaded the ewe into a pet taxi and took her to the vet (thanks to my dad and brother’s help)…

After a rough c-section a big ram lamb was BORN ALIVE, but not responsive!

I spent about 30 minutes rubbing, stimulating, and even giving the lamb CPR. The vet also came and gave him a stimulant.
The lamb survived and is THRIVING!! I am so grateful to the Lord for a happy ending! His mother is also recovering very well!
If you are waiting on info regarding Dorper Lambs for SALE, be watching for info in the coming month. I am focusing a lot more on meat sales this year, but may have a handful of really high quality breeding ewes and rams up for grabs.
My EAT BEEF, NOT BUGS tee is now available in sizes S-3XL!! Your purchases help support my farm and the work I share on the internet.
If you are interested in raising sheep yourself, check out my book: The Basics of Raising Sheep on Pasture
Thanks so much for supporting my work!
-the Shepherdess
“For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.” Proverbs 24:16
That’s great news the ram lamb and momma both survived! I raise dorpers in southern Idaho and thankfully have had a good lambing season so far. 7 ewes left and praying they all go well. Thank you for all you do. I enjoy following your journey.
Amy
I really appreciate what you are doing! Giving the younger generation farmers hope!
I am on my own journey. I don’t have your marketing skills or imagination so it’s not out there where the public can see it, yet!
All my ewes gave birth in they all had twins, except for one ewe, who delivered a single little ewe lamb . Everyone survived and they are all weaned, now . The count is out of 9 total lambs born in the last 12 months, only 3 being ewe lambs and 6 being ram lambs . I have a total of 10 rams that are needing new homes . They are ready to go and they won’t last long .
I’m happy tho hear you had a successful gambling season . Pray for rain and an end to the wildfires up north of me in the Panhandle area of Texas . we are all safe here in Crockett County, Texas . I know your lambs go fast, but as I have not developed a following as large as you have . I need help selling my rams off and I do hate, so very much to just taking them to the sale . My ram possess excellent genetics and they all come from a friend’s show sheep genetics . His ram has won Grand Champion at both San Antonio’s and Fort Worth’s livestock shows ! And after seeing what my girls are delivering I can see why . If you can referr folks, who are not lucky enough to buy your surplus lambs, my direction. I would greatly appreciate it . Here in West Texas, there are way more sheep than people and for most their only outlet for their sheep is the livestock sale in San Angelo . Most of the buyers there represent large meat packers and my lambs deserve better . With your help, I know I can find new homes for my rams . I can be reached at the following :
Jon Quick
Circle D Ranch and Kennels
Ozona. Texas 79643
832-724-4197
[email protected]
Thank you and God bless you and all your family . 🕊
My hero! It’s so good you never gave up! Bravo!
I have never used a caesarean section. My sheep are small, mongrel. But the ram is of the Hissar breed, and sometimes the lambs are quite large. I have to pull it out, but no more. You must have excellent feeding. mine have been on a diet for a long time.
Thank you for all information you provide. I only have 3 ewes, dorpers and they due in April. I am also praying for good lambing. Our first experience.