Comments on Harvest Thyme Homestead: Jammer's Mishap & Me as a Hobby Farmer

Thank you everyone for stopping by! I fuss so much...

2008-09-18T21:27:00.000-04:00

Thank you everyone for stopping by! I fuss so much over my animals but I have to be on death row before I decide to go to the doctors's & of course I am the one with the insurance!

Gail...thank you for coming by. It so nice when people leave comments. I will be over to check out those Finn Sheep you have:)

Pam...I bought a wether from Heather at Windswept Farms (he was my first Shetland) & the wethering will stop the horns from growing like a rams does. I got another egg today, I figure by the end of the month maybe it will get to a dozen:)

I'm so jealous of you getting your first egg! I'm...

2008-09-18T13:48:00.000-04:00

I'm so jealous of you getting your first egg! I'm still waiting..and waiting...and waiting...

And that little face is to die for! So cute and I'm sorry to hear of his little horn accident.

I was also interested to find out that wethers' horns don't continue to grow. I've got a little Welsh Black Mtn wether. His horns are all but welded into his head...they don't wiggle at all. Does since he's wethered mean they aren't going to grow any more? (Have to admit, they are very cute on him.)

Hi Kristi,
nice blog, first visit for me. I LOV...

2008-09-18T13:07:00.000-04:00

Hi Kristi,
nice blog, first visit for me. I LOVE your shepherd 'n'sheep statues! I've had young rams pop off a horn, I just treated the wound, if open, to prevent flystrike. Sounds like Jammer's is healed over well. I have a ram with one horn shorter than the other since last year-- same circumstance, no issue. He is likely half-poll, too-- the smallish horns have hardened over time.
Best wishes,
Gail at Little Red Oak Farm

They bleed like there is no end and seem so much w...

2008-09-18T07:10:00.000-04:00

They bleed like there is no end and seem so much worse then they really are. I had my scurred boy "pop" his off like Garret said and then a horned ram lamb get one caught in a fence and tear his off. Both are growing back. Check out Blackberry and Cooper on my blog. I felt terrible... Good luck, I hope he feels better soon.

if he is out of the polled gulmoget, a lot of rams...

2008-09-17T11:08:00.000-04:00

if he is out of the polled gulmoget, a lot of rams will 'pop' their scurs off. since it was hollow,i don't see a problem with it.

you should ask Juliann! :)

Kristi,
It happens. Those little horns are pret...

2008-09-17T09:36:00.000-04:00

Kristi,
It happens. Those little horns are pretty easy to get caught on things (like maybe sticking his head through the fence etc.). I'm not sure how it will regrow--I've not had any experience (yet) with one losing a horn. If the other horn is 'loose' he might actually be scurred, because generally even baby rams horns are pretty solidly attached. (Once I wether them though, the horns become more fragile/loose and 'droop'). If you are satisfied with his other horn and it's placement and all things considered good elsewhere AND you want to use him as a breeding ram, then it should still be okay. After all losing a horn is not a 'genetic' problem. One thing to consider though, if you want to use him as a breeding ram, his very friendly personality may become a problem in the future. He sure is a cutie. Oh, and CONGRATS on your first egg! It's been so long since I had my first hens and eggs that I've forgotten the thrill of it--you and Michelle and bringing back the joy of fresh eggs. :-)
Tammy

Love the basket of goodies from your harvest - and...

2008-09-16T23:31:00.000-04:00

Love the basket of goodies from your harvest - and an egg!! WOOHOO!!
Oh that face - Jammer is a doll.
I just want to hug my computer :)
I wish I knew all about horns and could tell you what to do. I know you will find out and make the right and best decision as to if he stays a ram or not.
Keep us posted.
Yes, It is the little things that mean so much....

I remember so well my days of laughing/smiling/con...

2008-09-16T22:47:00.000-04:00

I remember so well my days of laughing/smiling/contentment, and then there were those days of tears/frustration/stress ... I still wouldn't have given it up for the world and the memories are priceless. Keep up the good work Kristi, you won't regret it.