Following a snowless December, 2012 is off to a cold start. I don't mind the cold, nor do the sheep.

Our rams and wethers are still in the paddock behind our house at the top of the hill (except for Chai and Cinder, who are down at the farm for breeding season). In most years, we've moved everyone down to the big barns by this time. This season, we're waiting for weather to force the issue. As soon as we hear snow in the forecast, it will be time to bring all sheep back to the farm for winter.

In the meantime, we're enjoying not shoveling and plowing snow. And the boys have enjoyed getting to know our new puppies. Farley and Zoe help Mike with sheep chores.

And the puppies are now uber-brave about approaching the scary sheep at the fence line. Sometimes they have stare downs. Mostly the sheep win, and then they butt the fence. The pupsters skedaddle. 

 

Sorry for the long blogless lapse. Raising two pups is a huge energy/time vacuum. Add to that running a sheep farm and a fiber business. Then throw in the wedding of my son(!) and the holidays. It's been a hectic few months.

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Wishing you a bright start to this new year!