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We need to fix a pen and feed them in it, so that we will be able to capture them when it comes time to shear them next Spring. Right now, they are wilder than a March hare. Until I have a chance to supervise when we introduce them to the llamas, they are just running around in a large fenced back yard. Once the new cria is a little older and her mama isn't trying to chase the cats when they come close, I will introduce her to the sheep. Jaxon said we can sell his goat - the one named "Lucky" because he was lucky and going to live with us forever - so we may just keep llamas and the Shetland Sheep for awhile. We have 3 contiguous acres and a separate one acre lot. The OKC restrictions limit us to one large animal per 1/2 acre (like a horse or cow) and 2 small animals per 1/2 acre. Goats and sheep qualify as small animals, but I am not sure where llamas fit into the number equation. I had heard previously that sheep will challenge any fence, but the lady I got these from indicated they stayed in her yard, even when her fence was knocked down. Of course, she also had a LGD watching them and that may have affected their willingness to stay on the property. That poor LGD was not a happy camper when I carried her sheep out to the van. Her flock was leaving. She seemed like such a nice dog and is available for adoption. I wanted to bring her home too. The only thing that stopped me (other than no desire for the "have you lost your mind look" from my hubby) was that the dog is still a little immature and chases the guineas. She doesn't hurt them, but since I have ducks and guineas free ranging in that area, I didn't want to take the chance of a dog that is great with goats and sheep, but likes to "play" with poultry.
