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@Karla-yz4qd 12 сағат бұрын
Hope you feel better soon. Thanks for sharing your beautiful flock with us!!❤
@ritabuckley1 2 күн бұрын
what fun watching these sheep!
@colormeprettybyaubrey8782 4 күн бұрын
How long do you keep mama and babies separate, before they get to go to your nursery.
@manicspinner1959 5 күн бұрын
Fascinating. Thanks for sharing the details. My favorite section (as a viewer) was near the end when you had the camera on the ground and the sheep were running into the barn. Good luck with the rams.
@ninaschumann1631 5 күн бұрын
Wow, that was so interesting! I didn't know it was so much work. And so well thought out. Thank you.
@jillhiles143 6 күн бұрын
Strange question: As I am just doing research for a fiction book that I am working on writing right now, I am curious as to why you put all the rams in one calf hut with square bales. It does not look like there is enough room for them to move around. Is it just due to the cold weather that we are having? Is it for some other reason? Not in any way judging just asking out of curiosity.
@Korsvejgaard 6 күн бұрын
She explained it in the first 2 minutes.
@jillhiles143 6 күн бұрын
@@Korsvejgaard I missed it. Thanks for letting me know so I can go back and rewatch. Ok so it is just until they are done with figuring out the hierarchy.
@jarrodashley-vanduser676 6 күн бұрын
We similarly do a small pen inside the barn for our rams when we combine them. Depending on the chemistry of the rams, it can be anywhere from half a day to a week before we give them a bigger pen again.
@pathowes32 6 күн бұрын
Hi Jenn, big process breaking down the breeding groups. Very thoughtful way of protecting the dominant rams from hurting each other. Hope all the ewes were successfully bred❤️
@wendyspm6006 8 күн бұрын
Maybe I missed it, but what is the benefit of the stylus? What does it improve? I’m new to this, so I hope that’s not a stupid question!
@lynnkhadiagala5221 8 күн бұрын
Thanks Jen for showing your mineral set up. I couldn't find a clear picture of the bottom piece from other videos.
@rivetting77 8 күн бұрын
Much prefer the different orientation of the camera. Thanks! Will Robin keep her unique facial coloring as she ages? Yay, Fannie! I have her fleece from this year all clean and ready to card or flick then spin! I am sooo excited and happy to see her today!
@margolehman5482 8 күн бұрын
Hello Jen. I can't include a photo here, but my felted artwork, made entirely from your beautiful Shetland wool has been accepted into the Creative Crafts Council 35th Biennial Exhibition. Thank all the girls for me for making such beautiful wool in so many beautiful colors!
@pathowes32 10 күн бұрын
Hi Jenn, loved seeing your breeding groups. Just curious do you keep the older ladies for their wool? Can’t wait to see the new lambs❤
@SoftShetlandWool 3 күн бұрын
Thanks Pat! Once a ewe hits 10, we retire her and yes, she graciously provides us with a fleece each year, in exchange for a nice, familiar home to live out her days!
@pathowes32 3 күн бұрын
@ so special. ❤️
@ShetlandNeurodiversityProject 12 күн бұрын
We are exporting Shetland genetics from the Shetland Islands to fund care, apprenticeships and job opportunities for Autistic Shetlanders. We love to watch your videos on breeding to learn better what top fibre breeders might need from us here in the Shetland Isles.
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
Sounds like a worthy and fulfilling program - thank you for your nice comment
@christinesisak2015 12 күн бұрын
Love the two new rams you picked up. Earl Brown's deep brown will be fascinating to see how it matches up to Tovia's!
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
Thanks! It's always fun to introduce new genetics to see what will happen.
@mywoolmitten 13 күн бұрын
Can't wait to watch!
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
Thanks Cary!
@manicspinner1959 13 күн бұрын
May 11th-- that's the week *following* Maryland Sheep and Wool which you've never been to. Maybe you could come down as a visitor if not a vendor... Would be great to finally meet you, if you did.
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
That would be really fun! We start high alert a few weeks before due date as many times ewes deliver a little early, just like people I guess.
@manicspinner1959 13 күн бұрын
"Deep curiosity" -- LOVE IT! one of my favorite approaches to life!
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
I absolutely see that with you - you always have really great questions and observations
@ninaschumann1631 14 күн бұрын
Oh, you really named the lamb Puffin! Thank you! Yes, that was my comment/suggestion when you announced the naming session. I love the Shetland Islands and this bird. 😊
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
Haha yes, you are welcome - thank you for the idea!
@ninaschumann1631 11 күн бұрын
@SoftShetlandWool I told several friends about this and now I feel like her godmother 😀
@LATHEANDLOOMPODCAST 14 күн бұрын
Such a fun episode!!!
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@mywoolmitten 15 күн бұрын
I think Carrie's lamb should be Sparrow ❤ But I'm late to the party 😁 And I was cheering for Mabels girl to be Chickadee 🎉 Egret or Swan for Lucretias big white lamb (I know you've already named them, just having fun) For the boys Jay or Hawk
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
Haha wow, you were pretty close. Turns out I already registered a Phoebe and a Raven many many years ago, so ended up calling Tovia's white ewe sparrow and Raven is now Robin.
@eleonoramarree 18 күн бұрын
great information
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
thanks
@eleonoramarree 11 күн бұрын
@@SoftShetlandWool will you invite her again soon ?
@ragdollyally 19 күн бұрын
As a spinner I find this video soothing - even the sound of the card on the denim makes me to forget the dishes and go sit and spin! Haha! I don’t have a small hand carder but a small curved dog slicker brush. I use a soft piece of leather but it’s good to know that denim works just as well. That fleece looks so fine and beautiful.
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
Thank you for the nice comment!
@chrisallen3741 19 күн бұрын
How much do sheep like yours typically cost? I’m assuming your sheep are purebred ……i am going to have a setup at a fiber festival……i have rabbits i bring there too
@chrisallen3741 19 күн бұрын
I just recently decided i want to raise Shetland sheep. I dont have a lot of pasture but i live in a small village in Maine. I think they will be a great addition to our homestead. I raise purebred rabbits that i show and sell for various things. I belong to ARBA and i take really great care of them…….i want to learn as much as possible so i can make a good decision of what to look for etc.
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
Nice! Well welcome to the shetland community! I hope you love them!
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
I usually sell our sheep for anywhere from 250 to 450, depending on age and other factors.
@chrisallen3741 19 күн бұрын
What kind of fencing is that you have for the separated sheep
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
Margaret uses electronet fencing from Premier Sheep Supply
@manicspinner1959 19 күн бұрын
Love this! Thanks for walking us through it. I particularly like the very scientific "meh" designation about the quality of a fleece. :-b
@SoftShetlandWool 11 күн бұрын
Haha thanks! Yes, I wasn't happy with the shearing quality on that one.
@DeirdreAllen-b1o 19 күн бұрын
Love your hat!
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@nataliez.7506 20 күн бұрын
As a data analyst and aspiring shepherdess - this has been a really fascinating video! Thank you!
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
Wow, thanks a lot! I am so glad you enjoyed it
@Karla-yz4qd 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing all of this great information Jen! I appreciate all of the information you share. It is very interesting to me. 🐑🐏🐑
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
Thank you dear!
@margolehman5482 20 күн бұрын
Seems like someone should come up with a comprehensive database software that can hold all this info, including scans of the registration certificate etc. When my son was raising rabbits for show, we relied heavily on the pedigree software for breeding, but a database with all the kinds of info you keep on your spreadsheet would be fantastic! Learned a lot. Thanks.
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
Hi Margo - yes, I am sure there must be something out there. The data tools I use are working so far - our breeding groups are small enough that it isn't too complicated to do the pairings fortunately
@manicspinner1959 20 күн бұрын
Sorry I missed the live. Are you only doing two breeding groups? And have I missed lamb-naming?
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
Hi Jillaine - 4 groups total, next video I show them, still working on it. Lamb naming will be this Friday, I still have to set it up, but I have a helper lined up so good to go!
@DeirdreAllen-b1o 21 күн бұрын
Just finished spinning some more of Tovia’s fleece that I combed. Wonderful!
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
Ah she is such a good ewe - glad you like her wool!
@DeirdreAllen-b1o 21 күн бұрын
I love how they come to say hi to you. They are so beautiful.
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
I love them so much
@nataliez.7506 21 күн бұрын
Watching a day later as always! I am curious to know what time you start your day with barn chores & the sheep. They're lovely and curious as always.
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
thanks for watching! I am pretty slow to start, try to have them fed and watered by 10, so not a super strenuous schedule
@robinmacsinka7274 Ай бұрын
I think the goat's water is too low for them to reach
@SoftShetlandWool 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for lookin out for them
@robinmacsinka7274 27 күн бұрын
@@SoftShetlandWool ❤️👌❤️ Yes, of course
@Karla-yz4qd Ай бұрын
Congratulations on your new Grandson Jen!! I'm so sorry for your loss of your Sister-in-Love ❤️ I understand your feelings of regrouping and prioritizing. I lost my Mom in August. I truly understand! Thanks for the Barn Love ❤ I truly enjoyed seeing your Sheep! Happy New Year My Friend! Take care of yourself! 🎉❤🎉
@SoftShetlandWool 27 күн бұрын
Thanks Karla - sorry to hear about your mom. Glad you enjoyed the sheep!
@Karla-yz4qd 27 күн бұрын
@SoftShetlandWool Thank you Jen!❤️
@margolehman5482 Ай бұрын
So sorry for the loss of your sister-in-law, Jen. Enoy your grandson and know that he carries the family forward!
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
Thank you Margo for your kind words
@pathowes32 Ай бұрын
Sorry Jen, for your loss. It is so hard to lose someone at any time. Your sheep look wonderful. Can’t wait to see all the lambs. Be well❤
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
Thanks Pat
@VenoMuruko Ай бұрын
This has been interesting thank you so much for sharing this informative video. Many Thanks
@SoftShetlandWool 27 күн бұрын
Thank you for the kind feedback
@mywoolmitten Ай бұрын
Sorry for the loss of your sister in law Jen, so hard! You take care of yourself. My breeding groups were together late, too, in fact just getting ready to pull rams out. What color are your two new rams?
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
Hi Cary - thanks - just broke up the groups yesterday - the new rams are grey and mioget (fawn). Stay warm!
@nataliez.7506 Ай бұрын
And gosh if you need a helper I volunteer myself 😊
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
I would love that!
@nataliez.7506 Ай бұрын
I wish I didn’t miss these so often! Damn office job 😉 the girls looks beautiful as always
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
Thank you! I will try to do more lives on Friday at noon est.
@maribethclark2798 Ай бұрын
Thanks for yhe barn live. I'm so excited to recieve my spinning wheel-Rose sent to NM. Was referred by Kim of Fairily Fiber Fun. Thanks Jennifer
@SoftShetlandWool 19 күн бұрын
Thanks! I hope you love your new wheel
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