Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Interesting Facts about Sheep



                                              

A one-year old sheep is called a hogget

A two-year old sheep is called a two-tooth.

Sheep grow two teeth a year until they have eight.

If you see a sheep on its back, lend it a hand because a sheep can't get up from that position. If left on its back too long, it will eventually die.

President James Madison wore an inaugural jacket made from the wool of sheep raised on his Virginia farm.

There are About 900 different breeds of sheep

One pound of wool can make ten miles of yarn.

The small intestines from 11 sheep are needed to make 1 tennis racket.

Sheep have poor eyesight but an excellent sense of hearing.

Sheep only have lower teeth that press against an upper palette

Sheep make a bleating sound. A baby lamb can identify its mother by her bleat.

There are 150 yards (450 feet) of wool yarn in a baseball.

When Woodrow Wilson was President, the First Lady had sheep graze on the White House lawn to keep it neat and well trimmed.

Lamb is the lowest in cholesterol of all red meats.

Spinning wool into thread began about 5,000 years ago.

Ewes typically give birth to twins.

There are About 1 billion sheep on the planet

Sheep prefer running water when they drink

People started raising sheep over ten thousand years ago.


And that my friends is sheep facts finale.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

For Sale-Nigerian Dwarf Goat Wether





Bandit-Black & White Wether

To cute, so sweet, and when you see him, you will want to take him home as a pet! Don't pass up this little guy! He is playful, loves kids, follows you everywhere, and is just plain adorable. This Nigerian Dwarf goat wether will be a playmate to your doe, a buddy for your buck, or a pet for your kids. He is a must see! Serious inquires only!  ShakyTailFarm@aol.com

Sold
Thank you Russell Family! 
 Bandit has a wonderful new home, 
 toys, food, new playyard,
 and a family that thinks
 the world of him.  
He is one lucky little goat!  

Monday, June 4, 2012

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Caroline with Her Namesake, Caroline


This is Caroline with her namesake Caroline,
 an End-o-Way Nigerian Dwarf Dairy goat
 born at Gillis Hill Farm.  She found sweet Ellie
 in labor and delivery in her stall with 
one goat on the ground and Caroline
 about to be born.    This little girl 
 has come by the  barn   everyday  to visit
  her  little  namesake.  
 <3   Aren't they cute together?   <3

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Manger for Bandit!



This little baby goat loves to sleep in Noel's feeding box...His own little manger!