Two Moon Acres

My ewes are selected for particularly good temperament, hardiness, easy lambing and mothering ability. I keep a small flock and I know them each personally. I don't enjoy struggling with management like worming, hoof trimming, or shearing, with uncooperative, hard to catch, difficult to work with, animals. I love them and they get a lot of individual attention from the time they are born or set foot on my farm.    

In the past few years I have decided to keep my more moderate sized ewes, for ease of handling.

Although I am a Dog Trainer/Behaviorist by trade, I do not need a herding dog to manage my sheep. They are quite intelligent and are easily trained to come when called.

 

I am certified, and practice regular FAMACHA scoring on my sheep, for parasites, every 2-4 weeks and keep track of animals who show a natural genetic resistance to parasites. Those animals who maintain a regular 2 score (after a year of age) are valued and paid close attention to in order to breed more parasite resistant animals. Note is also made to animals who are not clearly resistant, but appear to be more resilient than others. 

 

I am trying to maintain some unique genetic coloration in a patching that is seen, called Dalmatian, that is carried by my ewes Angie.

​While also 'solid' genetics (coloration or pattern without white markings) this is seen in Olivia. I strive to produce strong dark pigment (black and brown), with or without white HST (head, socks, tail) markings. 

 

There has not been any evidence of Orf, or any other contagious problems in my flock. I am very careful of stock that I bring in. Since the breeds I keep are fairly low in population in this country, I need to pay attention to maintaining a varied gene pool and attain them from trusted, experienced shepherds. My flock is currently closed. All of the adults (over 2 years of age) in my flock are tested negative for OPP and Johnes. Goats on my property are also tested negative for CAE and Johnes and only purchased from proven negative flocks.