tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post8419692823299091944..comments2024-03-28T03:25:19.736-07:00Comments on Boulderneigh: Positive developmentsMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-50056187793343057652008-09-27T20:58:00.000-07:002008-09-27T20:58:00.000-07:00Wow! I can't believe you're parting with Val! I re...Wow! I can't believe you're parting with Val! I remember when you were so happy to get her...Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933105773412843275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-72785720396428713182008-09-26T19:53:00.000-07:002008-09-26T19:53:00.000-07:00Kathleen, the only adult ram I've had is polled Br...Kathleen, the only adult ram I've had is polled Braveheart, but I HAVE heard from breeders in this much longer than I have been that yes, Shetlands with horns (rams AND ewes) are quite aware they are "armed" and will use them. Polled rams can sometimes be rank and should be culled if dangerously so, but they still do less damage than a fellow with a big rack.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-54834811756923946692008-09-26T19:49:00.000-07:002008-09-26T19:49:00.000-07:00My daughter also played the violin and loved it, u...My daughter also played the violin and loved it, until an impatient teacher began to use punishment as a motivator instead of praise. Then she put the violin down and never picked it up again. Such a shame.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your new lamb! She's a beauty! I think I like the looks of a polled sheep, too. Horns can be magnificent on the right animal, but the polled look is a little more polished-looking to me. Do you find that animals with horns are more assertive than those without? I've noticed it in goats, and am wondering about that with sheep.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301635466561126804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-44437614443677184582008-09-26T17:44:00.000-07:002008-09-26T17:44:00.000-07:00ROFLMAO!!!! Too funny! lol!ROFLMAO!!!! Too funny! lol!~~Sittin.n.Spinninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488509291525218944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-13393756664392393762008-09-26T08:34:00.000-07:002008-09-26T08:34:00.000-07:00Hi Pamela, yes, I prefer the boys without horns as...Hi Pamela, yes, I prefer the boys without horns as they can't do as much damage to property or people (or other sheep!). I have to admit that at first I found the polled boys homely; the big horns really do look majestic (unless the ram has just been sheared; then they just look silly!). But now I actually prefer the poll look! Now I just hope more people on the West Coast become interested so I have a market for my stock.<BR/><BR/>Becky, Rick didn't want me showing him in his underwear, so that just left skin to show! Ha!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-69682929000492786822008-09-26T08:14:00.000-07:002008-09-26T08:14:00.000-07:00LOL you might have caught a bit of clothing in the...LOL you might have caught a bit of clothing in the picture, Rick looks naked ;-)<BR/>Brian has a well rounded cariculum doesnt he. He is a very lucky young man. And he looks good on a horse!~~Sittin.n.Spinninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488509291525218944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-3364683919339351252008-09-26T05:17:00.000-07:002008-09-26T05:17:00.000-07:00How wonderful to have a house full of music first ...How wonderful to have a house full of music first thing in the morning!<BR/><BR/>And I'm smitten with that carmel colored little girl. Wowsers!<BR/><BR/>I've been meaning to ask. Are you developing a polled line for safety? Or aesthics? I find it dead interesting how you are working on it and especially the successes you're having!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853793959909472712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-75076002494814842512008-09-26T03:03:00.000-07:002008-09-26T03:03:00.000-07:00Oh Wow - that new ewe is so pretty - her fleece is...Oh Wow - that new ewe is so pretty - her fleece is a gorgeous pale caramel . . . just imagining all the stuff you could make from the yarn you'll spin up! Congratulations on the new addition. :-) Oh - and glad there is music at your house - you can never have too much of that!A :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08945973268968338244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-44488240183901718502008-09-25T21:09:00.000-07:002008-09-25T21:09:00.000-07:00Wow, Garrett, I couldn't ask for more positive aff...Wow, Garrett, I couldn't ask for more positive affirmation than that from another Shetland breeder! I may hold you to that deposit. :-) I wasn't planning to breed her this fall unless a buyer appears for my fiber boys, but if I had a deposit on one of her lambs, I'd consider it!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-63723471408512966532008-09-25T20:54:00.000-07:002008-09-25T20:54:00.000-07:00oh praise GOD you got that beautiful musket! I wil...oh praise GOD you got that beautiful musket! I will send you a deposit NOW for one of her lambs!<BR/><BR/>Nothing makes me feel better now that i know you are getting her. PHEW. I was just sick over not being able to get her! I'm nearly emotional now knowing that I know where she is going to be. <BR/><BR/>THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS on such a stunning ewe lamb!Ebonwald Cardiganshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749634503191909772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-14626178378704628442008-09-25T19:03:00.000-07:002008-09-25T19:03:00.000-07:00My sister played violin starting at the age of 5, ...My sister played violin starting at the age of 5, I took a little bit of violin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com