Aoudad Sheep Man (Texas Country Reporter)

Meet a man who has become close to a herd of shy sheep.
Fred Beatty
Canyon, TX
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TCR #1390, 04-19-2014

[@lisahagar2412]

Daddy passed away in May. We are heartbroken but Mom still feeds the sheep just like she said she would. Thank you for you prayers. We miss him dearly.

[@amybeste4059]

Thank you Fred and Lanoma for your kind welcome on a couple of occasions. I visit from Pennsylvania and my trips would not be complete without visiting your neighbor's land next door. You always welcome us over to spend time with the sheep. Your kindness is truly appreciated and leaves me with fond memories.

[@lisahagar2412]

Mom passed away on Thanksgiving Day. 😢 We are selling the house. We’re looking for someone that will want to spend time with the sheep like my parents did. Please contact us if you or you know anyone that might love this home

[@badtemper44]

My family and I recently experienced this first hand about two weeks ago with this wonderful man! We were driving by his place slowly looking at the aoudad on top of his driveway and Fred was out on his balcony waving us up to get a closer look. We were hesitant at first, as we did not know this man. What an amazing experience it turned out to be! He invited us up his driveway and then asked if we'd like to get out and pet them! My kids, 4,8, and 10, have talked about it non stop since then. Out of the kindness of his heart and his love for these animals, he invited a group of strangers up and provided us with corn to feed to feed the sheep, and provided us with a memory that will last a lifetime!

[@gloriamcconnell5590]

Lanoma was my cousin and Fred my adopted cousin. Although I was never able to visit them in Texas, I will always cherish this video, as Lanoma has now joined her beloved husband in the Lord's heaven and they are forever together. What a gift to leave behind for our entire, very large family. God Bless them.

[@maurinphillips9293]

Just found out that Fred passed away last week. Sending prayers for much comfort for his wife and family.

[@TheBillybobmartin]

The Aoudad - also known Barbary Sheep - in New Mexico, were introduced into the Hondo River Valley 40 miles west of Roswell, NM, in the 1950's. Brought in by Robert O. Anderson, CEO Atlantic-Richfield Oil Co., owner of the ranch next door to my Uncle Charlie Fuller's. He had them behind a fence, but a flash flood washed out the fence - and they got onto my uncle's ranch, too. We hunted them then - my father and my uncle had the trophies mounted in our homes until they passed. New Mexico Fish & Game Dept THEN claimed them - as they were no longer on Mr. Anderson's ranch. Google up Robert O. Anderson. Oilman who drilled the well in Prudoe Bay on the North Slope of Alaska that discovered all that oil. Built up ARCO to be the 6th largest oil company in the world - bought out by BP. Largest individual landowner in the U.S. at the time - over 2,000 sq. miles of ranches. Generous contributor to the Fine Arts in New York. Very early believer in the damage fossil fuels could do to the environment if not handled correctly. Died in 2007 in Roswell, NM, at age 90.

[@miked2329]

If people really cared about wildlife they wouldn't interfere with them. I really would like to see people stop feeding wild animals. You're not doing them any favors when you do. Just let them be wild, and enjoy them from a distance.

[@user-rq2es2io8y]

This is great! I am so glad these splendid animals have been saved. The canyon should be declared an official refuge for these animals.

[@uglyfrog7263]

With tearful remorse Fred, fair winds and clear skies.

[@EGlideKid]

Fred’s story mimics mine. Retirement, early morning coffee, and feeding the deer, turkeys, and rabbits. My view is a big lake instead of a canyon, but I know the feelings he feels. Am so sorry for you and your family about the Alzheimer’s. Prayers to you for many more good mornings to come. Such a happy story and yet so

[@bluegrassfan23]

Such a truly wonderful story to share with all of us.

[@jlf1430]

Would you be so kind as to give us an update on the Beattys please.? Wonderful story about wonderful people.

[@jamesanthony8438]

Wish they'd been there when we lived in Amarillo in the '70s. Loved going on Sunday picnics to the canyon.

[@kathleenrobbinsartist]

So sorry to hear we enjoyed watching this segment wonderful story.

[@qkurd9141]

God bless him. My highest regards from Iran, thank you for being nice with these amazing Iranian Red Sheep!

[@timcooper7845]

This breaks my heart. Can't hold back the tears.

[@anniekate3614]

This was my teachers father, and her showing us this video in tears caused me to cry….

[@delmisrios7095]

Lovely story and a great place to live. I hope that he gets treatment and gets to stay alive for a longer time.

[@herdfan697278]

What a beautiful soul in a beautiful place! Best Wishes Fred!🇺🇸👍🤠🙏✝️