Too Much Grass - Not Enough Sheep: Return of Sheep to the Homestead

North Idaho has been getting a lot of rain this spring which has caused an explosion of grass growth. With the abundance of grass I realize I have a problem; I have a sheep deficiency. I go to Bah Bah Blacktail Farm to get sheep from our favorite shepherdess, Tess.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

The shepherd has his sheep again! All is right with the world 👏🏼

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

I know, right!

[@wendyrowland7787]

If I was a sheep would want to live with Tess. They get a proper sheep’s life and appreciation that sheep do have brains.

[@thomasgetachew4210]

I'm so happy for you dearly beloved Dan, and little buddy!! Thank God for the sheep! Praise the Lord Jesus Christ!

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

Thank you, Torben!

[@sandyrees490]

So nice to see Tess again!

[@bettinah.7429]

How lovely to see Tess again and to see sheep again!

[@dianecharles881]

It was great to see Tess again, I remember the races ! She knows they are in good hands and it’s great to see the sheep back on your homestead!! Beautiful grass by the way !!😂

[@afj3rd]

What a sweet heart she is!

[@brianphilbrook5262]

Congratulations the permaculture shepherd has got sheep again.

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

yes sir!

[@IslandExoticsHomestead]

Hi Dan, Glad to see you have yourself a ram lamb to grow! This season I've had 2 ewes lamb giving me 2 ram lambs and a ewe lamb. Then I have one of our homebred ewes having her first lambing next month. We LOVE the sheep they are hard workers grazing all that grass and fertilizing as they go. Sure beats hours on a ride-on lawn tractor! Enjoy all your new livestock! Cheers, Tracy

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

I totally agree!

[@FulbrightFarmstead]

The humble cattle panel, good for so many things! I like her sheep panel with the head catch, that is a handy little thing to have in the barn. And too much grass - a good problem to have!

[@lisabooker6405]

Awww I love Tess. Love seeing your place come alive again. Blessings always ~Lisa

[@bettyjeanpetrinovich7373]

Such a happy video! Tess has the most contagious smile that I know of! So glad Little Buddy's wish for sheep has come true! I love seeing sheep on your homestead and in your care. Your affection for sheep is so relaxing to see. Thank you for taking the time to make the video. I know that it is very time consuming, but I hope you will treat us to lots and lots of sheep videos. I'd like to watch as Blue and Willow adjust to the new guests in the pastures. Thank you, again, for such a great video!!!

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

Thank you, Betty. Willow got a harsh introduction to the new sheep. She wanted to play with the lamb. The mom didn't like that so she rammed Willow. Willow is keeping her distance now.

[@mattsara2802]

So glad to hear you have sheep again!

[@leslienichols5268]

The best part of the story is the hope on his face again.

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

😊

[@4KidsandaFarm]

I see “weeds” along the road...and all I want to do is put sheep on that grass! 😂

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

yes!

[@fionajane56]

This is the best news ever!!!

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

:)

[@wesleyriggins9774]

I can’t believe your back!! I’m so glad your back I have been waiting for this forever!!!

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

:)

[@tess4923]

Adorable!!!

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

I love Tess (from watching this video)! What a great lady! And I LOVE her life!

[@wallstreethomestead5979]

Great to sheep make a return to help with grass control and soil improvements. Thank you for taking us along.

[@neyoriquans7782]

Can't wait for more sheep content!

[@LangFamilyFarmsLA]

Congrats on the "Too much grass" problem. I remember your early videos and we talked about your lack of good grass. Well done on the revitalization of the pasture!

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

Yes! It has been a few years now! How are you guys doing?

[@LangFamilyFarmsLA]

@@TheGrassfedHomestead Well we went through a similar marital situation, took a hiatus from KZbin and now me and the kids are back making content. so a tough year but moving in the right direction as you seem to be as well.

[@imogenethomas1138]

Great video! Love seeing sheep on your homestead again.

[@sharon8374]

So happy for you. Feels good to see 🐑 on your homestead again. Tess is always a delight.

[@1wolfpup]

That’s awesome! Good for you. So happy you have sheep again. God bless.

[@wenjaminbhigham]

Knew it was a matter of time! I feel the same way when | have to cut grass. Such a waste! Welcome back sheep!

[@chelemichele1524]

They will be happy with all that green they get to themselves... Have a wonderful evening 🌻🌻🌻

[@GrzegorzJanoszka]

I knew you would get the sheep again, congratulations! :)

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

Thanks Greg!

[@oneproudnana3315]

Oh, so good to see sheep on your homestead again. And so good to see Tess again. Trust Tess to work something out. Hope everything goes well and you get your grass cut while the sheep are nourished.

[@maddog8148]

Just Amazing! Very Exciting for you! So happy you got sheep back!!!

[@FieldFarmForest]

Sheep: my hearts desire. Thank you for sharing.

[@joansmith3492]

Nice to see Tess. So glad you have sheep again!

[@elainejohnson6866]

Very cool!!!😃💜

[@PatricesProjects]

It's nice to see sheep back at The Grass Fed Homestead. Little buddy has matured quite a lot since you last had sheep.

[@jodyflores601]

Congratulations!! My heart was super happy when they went right to eating. :)

[@carolinebaines8735]

It’s so wonderful to see sheep on the homestead again!

[@arkansas-homesteader]

I love the little Ram lamb. He is soooo cute. Take care of that momma for Tess. She seems so sweet! They went right to eating that grass didn’t they.

[@LifebyBrianAquatics]

Awesome man. Hopefully next Spring I will be getting some too. Glad to see you going again.

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

That's great news!

[@TheRancherAndTheWife]

Those pigs are sizing up nice!

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

Thanks for that feedback, Todd. Seeing them everyday, it's hard to tell how much they've grown

[@Ronda1959]

This made me smile big!

[@eppiedoodle9423]

Beautiful....just beautiful!❤️

[@LauraCWilkinson]

Is Little Buddy glad you finally added sheep back to the homestead?? I'm glad! They are such beautiful creatures. They certainly have enough to eat right now!! :) Good job! Starting to look like a real homestead again.

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

He is glad but he wanted Penelope and the old gang back. Thanks, Laura

[@Millenialhermit]

Im happy that u are back and the sheep are back 😊

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

:)

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

💖💝💗💝💖 I think you will always need a couple of lambs as lawn mowers, Hey, Tess! So glad to see you!

[@Ninakae1]

Why did you stop having sheep? Such gentle creatures and good for the homestead

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

I had to take a break for awhile due to life issues

[@kathygalvin4325]

Its awesome to see you putting that grass to good use lol

[@MsCaterific]

I just love how friendly Tess' sheep are.

[@colelodge7176]

Nice to see you getting sheep again

[@ShepherdsCreek]

Haha we had this same problem this year too!

[@Notintimidated2013]

Congrats!👍🏻🐏🐑

[@Steve-ps6qw]

Those are Khatadin sheep? I know they are hair, meat sheep but i wonder if you could get any milk from them...maybe 2 cups a day (whatever that is in pounds)?? Is there going to be any issues with their stomachs? Are your paddocks a different diet? I guess not as they were grass fed previously. Well, great to see things moving along. Are poultry on the list?

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

there won't be any forage issues for them. They are katahdin. Some katahdins a descent milkers but not this one

[@jhunvicera3472]

good job

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

Thank you!

[@schnauzerranch9048]

Sooooo happy! 🐑

[@Steve-ps6qw]

HOT DAMN!! you are finally getting sheep....what comes next??

[@TuberoseKisser]

Some sheep: baaa, maaa Other sheep: *screams*

[@michaelripperger5674]

Yep it’s true

[@MsCaterific]

💜

[@mr.skipper4544]

Little buddy is getting to be big buddy

[@mariamarcucci6556]

❤Sheep, Yay❤❤👍

[@HomemakingwithRebekah]

I appreciate you showing the loading process. I've been wondering about that for when we get sheep. Is the cage made out of cattle panels?

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

yes, cattle panels and metal wire to hold the pieces together

[@radleye1]

Shepard's back!

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

:)

[@diablomom]

TESS!

[@Littlereddevil94]

My family and I just got a lamb that we need to raise, I actually need get him fully weened since the people we got him from didnt Wean him

[@IandiBoats]

So sweet. Do goats eat grass as well or shrubs?

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

They eat grass but definitely are browsers (shrubs/brush etc) rather than grazers

[@michaelripperger5674]

You have to have good fences to have goats

[@shubz4699]

cut the grass and use it as silage?

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

I don't have the means to cut, wrap, and store it currently

[@Makemydayoutdoors]

Good day. Are planning to start breeding sheep some time to start your own flock? And do u mind if i ask how many acres of land do you have?

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

I used to have my own breeding stock. I don't have plans to get breeding stock again at this time. I have 10 acres

[@Makemydayoutdoors]

@@TheGrassfedHomestead I see.

[@DailyGrace316]

Does Tess have a worming schedule?

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

I don't know but I recommend doing it once a quarter if you are using the garlic treatment. It also must be used in conjunction with rotational grazing

[@anitapaulsen3282]

😃

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Do we own the animals or do they own us. Don’t plan on ant trips when you raise critters.

[@MrHandoverfist]

you can keep rams together?? I have sheep and goats....this is my first summer ......how long can you keep them together before they dont get along and get rammmmy .

[@lerouxeverson925]

Isn't that only in their breeding season?

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

when the ram lambs reach sexual maturity they get more aggressive but that's about the time I'll be harvesting so it won't be an issue

[@fayazqadar4558]

hello u have fancy hen?

[@neilorourke9205]

Does Tess still have Maggie and Connie’s . ewe lamb that was born on your farm

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

Maggie got sold and I think the ewe lamb was also sold

[@afrsyr-honestbroker3897]

Get milk goats

[@TheGrassfedHomestead]

unlikely