Jan 07
This evening Drover and I had to put the sheep in the barn because of the wind and our single digit temps…I parked the truck so to block the sheep from circling the barn (the Churrios have never been in the barn) Dover drove the sheep to the barn and I went round the other …
Jan 05
New New Years Day we worked dogs all day! 🙂 We started with Ernie and his good dog Artie! Then Tosha and the children came and we worked Drover and Timber and the puppies! Well we actually watched the puppies show us their natural abilities and made sure no sheep hurt the puppies! It was …
Mar 11
Like anything you really love to do…All too soon the Party is Over! The last morning dawned fair and bright! Very cold and damp, but the promise of a beautiful day was in the air. The flood of the day before was soon forgotten as we all went to work . The mud was with …
Mar 11
Here are a few more pics from the Larry Painter Herding Camp held at Maple Grove Farm:
Mar 11
Tuesday dawned cold , wet, and grey. At 5:00 Am it was clear to me all my rain gear would come in handy. Little did I know! I had oiled my waterproof boots again the night before, laid out my rain gear and warm clothes. Had extra gloves and a new (supposedly waterproof) long rain …
Mar 09
It was a cold , cold morning and 5 AM had come way too fast for me! Seeing how I had not found my pillow before 12 AM ! I turned the coffee on and got ready for the day. At 7:00 AM I was headed down across the open field and cold grass with …
Mar 08
The morning air was just plain cold! But the excitement level was off the chart! It was finally here! WE were all here! The day had begun! Hot coffee made the house smell wonderful and the wood stove heat was inviting to all. All my preparations what would they tell ? Had I missed or …
Mar 08
This is a brief over view of the clinic. (I will post a daily record as time permits) I worked for months planning, fixing, preparing and getting ready for this Sheep Camp! What is sheep Camp? You come and stay on the farm for X number of days, bring your herding dog, and work your …
Feb 15
We have TWO Roosters now. They crow every morning at 6:30 AM ! I LOVE IT!!! Today was their first day loose in the yard. All went well. Drover and Timber paid great attention to them but no problems. I think it will take a few more days and all should be settled in and …
