"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[grambysfarm]

How many acres of pasture do you need for an adult pair and a set of twins, critter math wise?

From what I've read, two acres of pasture can take care of 6 adult sheep. Therefore, to answer your question, I'd think that you'd be OK with 1 - 1 1/2 acres. 2 acres would probably be best if you plan to breed them.

 

[chickenbelle]

aw they just say that cause its close to the river thanks for the shout out got acouple little giant incubaters trying to hatch out some chicks first hatch got 7 out of 30 having problems how do you get the humitty up any body know?can only get it up to16% any advise would be help full thanks

Add in ladies feminine pads that are wet down with warm water--it jumps within a minute. You should be in the 60's for hatching.

Happy Easter to all!

Julie, Love that tail!! How tall is your pen for the peas?

Also, I've got a bone to pick with you and Ashleigh -- This forum is supposed to be for "CHICKEN MATH" -- NOT "CRITTER MATH". You and Ashleigh have now enabled me to get some Katahdins. I have a registered momma with twins coming to me in June; plus a ram from Ashleigh. Dang It!!

And, hubby doesn't even know it yet.

I've been feeling him out on the topic and have been "planting the seed" slowly.

A good thing our anniversay is the end of May -- it'll give me the excuse I need to tell him that I want sheep.

BTW, if anyone is looking for registered Katahdins, my cousin, Chip Duhon, in Forked Island has some for sale. Registered lambs are $250 each. I got a Registered mother with her twins at her side for what I think is a very good price. Chip is wanting to downsize a little and has several for sale.

Okay...now I want lambs. What else did he have up for sale? We have ten acres, some of which is partially fenced. And those things are gorgeous. PM me some info, please. Surely dear hubby won't argue... You'll all just have to be supportive the first time I have one that's ready for the freezer--I tend to get attached.

 

[grambysfarm]

Add in ladies feminine pads that are wet down with warm water--it jumps within a minute. You should be in the 60's for hatching.
Okay...now I want lambs. What else did he have up for sale? We have ten acres, some of which is partially fenced. And those things are gorgeous. PM me some info, please. Surely dear hubby won't argue... You'll all just have to be supportive the first time I have one that's ready for the freezer--I tend to get attached.

10 acres is what we have too. I'm counting on the sheep to help clear up this land that is an overgrown forest. The sheep will eat almost anything. The meat is also very tasty. My husband gave me a bit of a hard time about butchering and my response was that you don't eat your original stock. It's safe to love them. You eat the male offspring, and any JERK in the herd. The JERKS are easy to eat because they are such a pain in the a##.

 

[Cadjien_De_Louisiane]

Happy Easter Everyone!

 

[bayoudragon]

Went visit the folks a couple days ago for Easter. Here's a few holiday pics I took while there.

I tried not to disturb them too much....





The Champagnes are starting to turn color.

Hope everyone had a safe and happy Easter!

 

[grambysfarm]

Went visit the folks a couple days ago for Easter. Here's a few holiday pics I took while there.

I tried not to disturb them too much....





The Champagnes are starting to turn color.

Hope everyone had a safe and happy Easter!

So cute! I love bunnies!!!

 

[bill082764]

My duck pen in the making

 

[bill082764]

All my coops. I have some very happy chickens

 

[grambysfarm]

All my coops. I have some very happy chickens

Welcome to BYC!!

It looks like you've been very, very busy. The coops look great!

 

[Gracie9205]

10 acres is what we have too. I'm counting on the sheep to help clear up this land that is an overgrown forest. The sheep will eat almost anything. The meat is also very tasty. My husband gave me a bit of a hard time about butchering and my response was that you don't eat your original stock. It's safe to love them. You eat the male offspring, and any JERK in the herd. The JERKS are easy to eat because they are such a pain in the a##.

You may want to get a couple goats too if you plan to use them to clear brush! The sheep are more finicky than goats. Sheep like young tender grass, and won't touch weeds. Goats are the exact opposite. They make a very good team for clearing out land.