Some exciting things to report on this week. I'll start with a gripe then move onto the exciting parts.
I had to lock the goat out in the pasture this afternoon. Luckily it is a really nice and sunny day so I didn't feel too bad about it. While out doing my morning chores, she pinned Grizelda against the barn wall and then she head butted her in the side TWICE!!! GRRR. MEAN GOATS DON'T GET OATS!!!
Moving on to the exciting parts. Today I was able to start pulling some of the wool off of Grizelda and Caiohme.
It's not a whole lot of wool, but it's still pretty cold out. It was easily plucked right off of them, and they seemed happier that I had grabbed it. Since I still can't get up close enough to really rub all over them and feel them, I have to rely on looks to tell me that both Caiohme and Grizelda are getting bigger...which should mean LAMBS.
Speaking of lambs, Caiohme and Griz have started bleating at me. According to one sight that Sean has been on, the ewes will start bleating prior to lambing, so this could mean that lambs are coming soon. That is super exciting. I hope it is soon. Our oldest has the honor of naming one of the lambs and she has been working hard on picking the perfect name.
I have also been working really hard at earning their trust and I am finally getting major results. Like this...
This is my Caiohme, licking my fingers...the best part is that I was IN the pen. There wasn't a huge gate between us. I was in the pen and crouched down on my heels. She walked right up to me and I offered her my hand. She started licking. This was so exciting to me to be so close and have her trust me to not grab at her or make a sudden movement. What you can't see here is that the other sheep are right behind her. I honestly love having these sheep. I thought I would dread doing the chores and taking care of them, but I love it. I love the sounds and excitement my morning routine brings in the barn. Here are some more sheep pictures just because I love them.
The kine up from left to right, Agrippa, Bellisarious, Caiohme and Grizelda.
Agrippa. I'm worried about how this guy is standing.
The herd.
Look at Agrippa's back. :( I'm keeping a close eye on him.
Caiohme still licking my fingers.
The last exciting thing for me this week was new running shoes!!! It has been about two years since I bought a really decent pair of shoes and my feet and legs could feel it.
This is my running motivation station with my dreadmil and my new shoes.
I took along my BFF and had a field trip to Running Fit in Ann Arbor. I highly recommend it. They measured our feet and then watched how we walked to get the best shoe for us. It was amazing trying on the shoes. Just standing up in them you could feel how perfect they were for your feet. My legs burn in different areas now that I have proper shoes and am not running Phoebe Buffe style to keep my feet and legs from hurting.
That's all for now Sheepies. Keep an eye out, if we have lambs before next Friday you'll get a mid week update.
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