Satisfied sheep in the sunshine
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
Rockingham, Australia
September 3, 2022 7:16pm CST
Don’t these sheep look contented? We had just fed them some pellets and the greedy ones were making sure none got missed while the rest had gone off to sleep it off. They are all very rotund and don’t really need pellets but it keeps them used to humans. There are ten white ones and 13 coloured ones - or maybe it's the other way around.
The one on the extreme left is not so fat. She is very old and not able to push among the others to get her share. She knows to stand back and wait for me to put down a small container just for her. Then I step back but stand nearby to stop any of the others from pushing her away. It’s a good system and works well.
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@DaddyEvil (137702)
• United States
4 Sep 22
Do you and Vince feel like you're back home with all the animals around you there?
What would you do if they tried to push her away.... or are you telling us you're wearing a scary mask so they won't come close to you?
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Sep 22
While they might push and shove while you're pouring out the pellets, they won't come near you at other times. Vince feeds them from over the fence so they don't shove him over. If one comes towards the old girl, I just have to walk towards it. There is one pet who isn't so scared but I shoo him off. If he gets too cheeky, I'll take a little stick with me and wave it at him.
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@DaddyEvil (137702)
• United States
4 Sep 22
@JudyEv Ohhh.... so you're scary enough for most of them without wearing a mask... I see.
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Sep 22
@DaddyEvil Yep, they won't be messing with me!
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@rebelann (112995)
• El Paso, Texas
4 Sep 22
She is probably grateful that humans let her get her own share of food.
I am so silly, up until now I thought all sheep were white, now I can see there are other colors.
I also think deer are mostly brown, at least I've only seen brown ones in pictures and videos.
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@rebelann (112995)
• El Paso, Texas
4 Sep 22
Thanks @DaddyEvil I've never actually seen a deer, there's nothing for them to eat here so they don't venture this far south.
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@RebeccasFarm (90507)
• Arvada, Colorado
4 Sep 22
You are so good to look after the elder sheep Judy
Yes indeed they do look they are content..I wish I were there too
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@wolfgirl569 (108301)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Sep 22
I am sure you are loving that. They do all look a little chunky
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@wolfgirl569 (108301)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Sep 22
@JudyEv I noticed that too. Most here they dock also. But I have been seeing more with them here.
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@snowy22315 (182346)
• United States
5 Sep 22
I guess the sheep are doing what sheep do best!
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@snowy22315 (182346)
• United States
5 Sep 22
@JudyEv I was just thinking your title sounds a bit like a tongue twister, to even make it better, it could be Seven Satisfied Sheep sit in sunshine. Try it, iis kind of hard to say.
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Sep 22
@snowy22315 I was trying to come up with more 's' words but Satisfied Sheep in the Sunshine' was the best I could do. lol
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@allknowing (137914)
• India
5 Sep 22
What is noteworthy is that your host trusts you that you will take care of their animals.
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Sep 22
@Ronrybs Each breed has been developed for a particular purpose. The wool from these would probably be used for carpet or stuffing. Manufacturers of fabrics and yarn usually like longer wool. These won't grow very long fleeces and the fleeces will be more coarse.
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@LindaOHio (182031)
• United States
4 Sep 22
How cool that you get to tend so many sheep. The animals would be the best part of house sitting for me! Hope you are having a good weekend.
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@popciclecold (39543)
• United States
4 Sep 22
Sounds like the perfect system. Sure she appreciates it. They look so peaceful.
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Sep 22
They look lovely lying in the sunshine, all chewing their cuds.
@luisadannointed (6308)
• Philippines
4 Sep 22
That's so sweet of you to still treasure and take care of that old one. God bless and have a great day. You have a great farm, the view is so nice and relaxing. God bless.
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Sep 22
Thanks for the kind words. We are here for three weeks then we have to go home again.
@Beestring (14699)
• Hong Kong
4 Sep 22
Yes, they look contented. My impression is that sheep are gentle animals. Are they?
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