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dpack



Joined: 02 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: Sun May 07, 23 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

sheep are a bit better than over Niagara Falls in a barrel full of wasps

delightful on a plate, live not for me

Nicky cigreen



Joined: 25 Jun 2007
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Location: Devon, uk
PostPosted: Mon May 08, 23 1:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I like sheep, and I miss having them - but someone else sheep are now grazing my land so best of both worlds.. i enjoy them without the responsibility.

I also enjoy wool and all the crafts - spinning, knitting, felting dyeing that come with it.

And I like mutton, but is strangely hard to get hold of.

lots of people will have lots of advice, but the adventure is finding out for yourself what you do and don't enjoy.

Mistress Rose



Joined: 21 Jul 2011
Posts: 15932

PostPosted: Tue May 09, 23 7:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I don't have experience of handling sheep, but on the whole I like them, but some breeds can be a bit difficult. Soay and Manx Loaghtan spring to mind as difficult but Shetlands on the whole are well behaved. I don't really know any modern breeds well. Like you Nicky, I love working with wool and am currently spinning a really lovely fleece. I usually knit with wool these days, but Shetland wool weaves beautifully too.

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