Sunday, March 3, 2013

ANother year of AI

So, yes, we are still at it.
Slow going, this breeding up business.
We AI'd again this January, so looking for lambs in early June.
Hopefull we will have a few 87.5% (7/8) ewes this go.
(crossed fingers).
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 19, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    When will you be shearing?

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  2. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Keep me in mind. My guys are still doing well. Lilly still hasnt bred by my other non kh ram. :(

    Tonya

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  3. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Hi Richard just been looking through the info about the Kerry Hills in the USA....They truelly are a brilliant breed and have loved having many running around my fields in the Uk,but am moving to Canada soon and will of course be looking to have some Kerry Hill ewes over there too:-)

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  4. Quail Hill KnitsMay 10, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    I would love a breeding pair when I retire in three years. Can I be put on a list for then?

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    1. Richard FarnsworthJune 18, 2013 at 6:51 AM

      Sure- I will be letting go of lower percentge animals as I up-breed.

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  5. AnonymousMay 12, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Where are you located? How much do these sheep sale for usually? I have been seeing a lot of pictures of these sheep and love the way they look.

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  6. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    hope your ewes are doing well, can't wait to see your june lambs

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    1. Richard FarnsworthJune 18, 2013 at 6:52 AM

      Yes, so far one twin set from AI- 87.5% KH (the puurest KH in North America), and yes.... they were twin boys.....grrrrrrr....

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  7. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    So excited for your work! In this day and age it is hard to believe that a particular breed of sheep is barred from entering the US! Deadly or dangerous viruses/diseases immigrate freely to the states from over seas, but a harmless BEAUTIFUL sheep is barred.
    Where can I go to see your 'results'? If there is a short-list, PLEASE put me on it. THis is the sheep I truly want! -Laurel

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  8. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Richard your last comment on the 18th of June has me laughing as you must think like a animal. If you wish for ewes you will almost always get rams. Wish for the opposite. Farm those boys out and let them multiply. Norm Morgan

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  9. veronicaSeptember 28, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Richard, will you be selling any of your lower percentage ewes this coming year?

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  10. UnknownOctober 26, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    I just saw your blog.

    I am a Brit ex/sheep and beef farmer from the UK now settled in the States....now off the land but still a country boy.

    FYI. We ran Kerry Hill sheep for many years on our farm in South Shropshire. One of my earliest memories was attending the annual autumn sheep sale at Kerry Station when the breed was still of some significant economic importance.

    We lived very near the Clun valley and as a consequence the Kerry Hill and Clun Forest sort of competed for popularity in our area. I do remember the massive ewe sales in Craven Arms back in late 60's and early 70's where literally thousands of mostly Cluns but some Kerrys were sold in one day.

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