From farmgirlarts at triad.rr.com Mon Oct 5 16:33:11 2009 From: farmgirlarts at triad.rr.com (Laura C Frazier) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 16:33:11 -0400 Subject: [Jacob-list] Jacob-list Digest, Vol 62, Issue 34 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9A7B0D47-81F2-4439-B2A3-D0D427CA645C@triad.rr.com> A fellow has an add in our state agricultural newsletter for "Jacob sheep, rams, ewes, 2009 lambs. $50.00 and up." Out of curiosity, I called him. None of his stock is registered and some have even failed registry usually because they are 90% or more black or too much white on the horns, but he still advertises them as "Jacob sheep", not Jacob-mix, etc. I gently tried to challenge him on this, but he just thinks they are cool looking. I do too, but I don't want to misrepresent the breed. I think this goes on quite a bit. I've taken my few Jacobs to the local agricultural fairs to share with the local communities and have found that the judges and most of the local sheep breeders have never seen a live Jacob. I know I'm not going to win or even place well when showing against meat breeds that are judged by a meat breed judge, but it's fun interacting with folks and educating them about the breed. I do believe my ram was the most photographed item at the fair! Laura C Frazier FarmGirl Arts (336) 971-3834 Kernersville, NC http://home.rr.com/farmgirlarts -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From patchworkfibers at windstream.net Mon Oct 5 16:57:02 2009 From: patchworkfibers at windstream.net (Linda) Date: Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:57:02 -0400 Subject: [Jacob-list] Jacob-list Digest, Vol 62, Issue 34 In-Reply-To: <9A7B0D47-81F2-4439-B2A3-D0D427CA645C@triad.rr.com> References: <9A7B0D47-81F2-4439-B2A3-D0D427CA645C@triad.rr.com> Message-ID: <4ACA5D9E.7060504@windstream.net> Try doing a search through all of Craigslist for Jacob Sheep. There are certainly some very nice Jacobs advertised - registered and from good farms. But, you have to laugh at the "Jacob Ram" advertised that had no horns and was more than likely a spotted corriedale - the four horned solid black "Jacob Ram" and the completely hornless "Jacob Ewes". Thanks for taking the time to help educate the public on what a Jacob really looks like. Linda Laura C Frazier wrote: > A fellow has an add in our state agricultural newsletter for "Jacob > sheep, rams, ewes, 2009 lambs. $50.00 and up." Out of curiosity, I > called him. None of his stock is registered and some have even failed > registry usually because they are 90% or more black or too much white > on the horns, but he still advertises them as "Jacob sheep", not > Jacob-mix, etc. I gently tried to challenge him on this, but he just > thinks they are cool looking. I do too, but I don't want to > misrepresent the breed. I think this goes on quite a bit. > > I've taken my few Jacobs to the local agricultural fairs to share with > the local communities and have found that the judges and most of the > local sheep breeders have never seen a live Jacob. I know I'm not > going to win or even place well when showing against meat breeds that > are judged by a meat breed judge, but it's fun interacting with folks > and educating them about the breed. I do believe my ram was the most > photographed item at the fair! > > Laura C Frazier > FarmGirl Arts > (336) 971-3834 > Kernersville, NC > http://home.rr.com/farmgirlarts > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Jacob-list mailing list, sponsored by Swallow Lane Farm & Fiberworks > Jacob-list at jacobsheep.com > http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/jacob-list > -- Patchwork Farm Jacob Sheep -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at brenalanfarm.com Tue Oct 6 17:36:48 2009 From: info at brenalanfarm.com (Brenalan Farm) Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:36:48 -0700 Subject: [Jacob-list] OFFF champion ram available Message-ID: <1A7D112D929A4C00B764E1BAB8CACFF5@winxp> Hi, everyone! We'd like to congratulate and thank Shannon Phifer for breeding our flock sire, Torrent, and showing him to a Champion ribbon at the Oregon Flock and Fiber festival. I really enjoy that festival and show, but was caught by surprise when the sheep showed Saturday morning... there was a misprint in the catalog that said we had until Sunday to get ready! Shannon stepped in and saved the day while we moved the other sheep to the ring and caught an escapee lamb in the parking lot! Thanks to all the others who moved sheep for us too! We really like Torrent and think he has thrown consistently nice fleeces in the 2009 lambs. Our 2010 lambs are also sired by him, but alas- his work here is done! We are keeping some of his ewe lambs and want to avoid inbreeding. Thus, he is available for sale. We also have a ram lamb by him that looks very promising with the same nice head. Updated pictures and pedigrees can be seen at www.brenalanfarm.com. Best wishes to all! Brenda -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lasell at lasell.org Thu Oct 15 07:32:24 2009 From: lasell at lasell.org (Lasell J. Bartlett) Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:32:24 -0400 Subject: [Jacob-list] transporting pregnant ewes Message-ID: What are folks' thoughts and experiences with transporting pregnant ewes? We (in VT) are likely selling two pregnant ewes and delivering them about 3 hours away (in ME). Under what conditions might the ewes abort if indeed they are at risk for that? These are young ewes in good health. Is there an optimal time for this, like just after breeding or later on or ??? Thanks in advance. Lasell J Bartlett MSW "It's our nature to get along." From perfectspot at bellsouth.net Thu Oct 15 11:15:55 2009 From: perfectspot at bellsouth.net (Cathy Robinson) Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:15:55 -0400 Subject: [Jacob-list] transporting pregnant ewes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4AD73CAB.5030000@bellsouth.net> Over the years, we have transported (or had them transported) ewes in various stages of pregnancy and never had a problem. Everyone always delivered healthy babies on schedule. I don't think that 3 hours is a terribly long trip at any stage, but I would think that the mid-stages of pregnancy would be the safest if you have a choice. Just try to minimize the stress before, during and after as best you can. We did not realize at the time, but our ancient Lady Jane came to us bred when we got her 11 years ago. We were in South Carolina at the time and she came from Maryland. She was past 13 at the time; we were told she was past breeding age and was retired; 6 weeks later she lambed. She's definitely the oldest ewe that we have moved in pregnancy, but we have had several over the years that were either bought or sold as bred ewes. Last year one was brought to us from PA in late October and she lambed in mid January. If the ewes are healthy, things should go just fine. Good luck! Cathy http://www.perfectspot-farm.com/index.html Lasell J. Bartlett wrote: > What are folks' thoughts and experiences with transporting pregnant > ewes? We (in VT) are likely selling two pregnant ewes and delivering > them about 3 hours away (in ME). Under what conditions might the ewes > abort if indeed they are at risk for that? These are young ewes in > good health. Is there an optimal time for this, like just after > breeding or later on or ??? > From pcj at efn.org Sun Oct 18 14:06:48 2009 From: pcj at efn.org (Penelope) Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:06:48 -0700 Subject: [Jacob-list] Flock Dispersion - help badly needed In-Reply-To: <14512731.1252080068577.JavaMail.root@n19> References: <14512731.1252080068577.JavaMail.root@n19> Message-ID: <4ADB5938.1040000@efn.org> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lasell at lasell.org Thu Oct 22 21:01:01 2009 From: lasell at lasell.org (Lasell J. Bartlett) Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:01:01 -0400 Subject: [Jacob-list] Fine Fettle Farm Jacobs Message-ID: <2218E01B-8C43-4E26-8FEF-5017BD31108D@lasell.org> I've just sold some of our lovely ewe lambs (all descendants of our original flock of Lasseau ewes and ram) and posted pictures on my farm blog: http://finefettlefarm.blogspot.com/2009/10/sheep-pictures.html We still have some register-eligible ewe lambs for sale, as well as sheepskins. This year's lambs are carrying some *great* fleece thanks to our current ram, Unzicker Captain. We expect to sell him in the next year or two so anyone interested, please let me know. Lasell Bartlett From MickKS at hiram.edu Fri Oct 23 12:22:18 2009 From: MickKS at hiram.edu (Mick, Kimberly S.) Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:22:18 -0400 Subject: [Jacob-list] sheep skin processors in NE Ohio In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <267834C5E852794AB266657E6240825D02A20065@hiramr.hiram.edu> Can anyone recommend quality sheep skin processors in Northeast Ohio? I'll need name, address, and phone numbers. Thank you. Kimberly Mick in Ravenna, OH. -----Original Message----- From: jacob-list-bounces at jacobsheep.com [mailto:jacob-list-bounces at jacobsheep.com] On Behalf Of jacob-list-request at jacobsheep.com Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 12:15 PM To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com Subject: Jacob-list Digest, Vol 63, Issue 5 Send Jacob-list mailing list submissions to jacob-list at jacobsheep.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/jacob-list or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to jacob-list-request at jacobsheep.com You can reach the person managing the list at jacob-list-owner at jacobsheep.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Jacob-list digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Fine Fettle Farm Jacobs (Lasell J. Bartlett) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:01:01 -0400 From: "Lasell J. Bartlett" Subject: [Jacob-list] Fine Fettle Farm Jacobs To: Jacob-list at jacobsheep.com Message-ID: <2218E01B-8C43-4E26-8FEF-5017BD31108D at lasell.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed I've just sold some of our lovely ewe lambs (all descendants of our original flock of Lasseau ewes and ram) and posted pictures on my farm blog: http://finefettlefarm.blogspot.com/2009/10/sheep-pictures.html We still have some register-eligible ewe lambs for sale, as well as sheepskins. This year's lambs are carrying some *great* fleece thanks to our current ram, Unzicker Captain. We expect to sell him in the next year or two so anyone interested, please let me know. Lasell Bartlett ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Jacob-list mailing list Jacob-list at jacobsheep.com http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/jacob-list End of Jacob-list Digest, Vol 63, Issue 5 ***************************************** From shmee1 at mail.com Fri Oct 23 23:13:35 2009 From: shmee1 at mail.com (Leigh Nelson) Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:13:35 -0500 Subject: [Jacob-list] Sheep in "Year One" movie Message-ID: <20091024031335.56DE0BE407E@ws1-9.us4.outblaze.com> I just watched the movie "Year One" tonight and I think they had Jacob sheep in some scenes.? Anybody know if they were Jacobs and/or who's sheep they were? -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fourwinds at gotsky.com Sat Oct 24 13:52:15 2009 From: fourwinds at gotsky.com (Lorraine Nielsen) Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:52:15 -0000 (GMT) Subject: [Jacob-list] Sheep in "Year One" movie In-Reply-To: <20091024031335.56DE0BE407E@ws1-9.us4.outblaze.com> References: <20091024031335.56DE0BE407E@ws1-9.us4.outblaze.com> Message-ID: <50242.70.41.228.6.1256406735.squirrel@admintool.trueband.net> The IMDb website says in their trivia section: "The sheep in the movie are a threatened species known as Jacob Sheep. As you can see in the movie, this breed is a spotted multi-horned sheep. While they look strange, it is believed these sheep originate from Biblical times similar to what the movie depicts." Nothing about who's sheep they are. But that's interesting that the research done for the movie came up with Jacobs. Lorraine Lorraine Nielsen Shear Bliss Four Winds Farm P.O. Box 4 Crescent Mills, CA 95934 fourwinds at gotsky.com > I just watched the movie "Year One" tonight and I think they had Jacob > sheep in some scenes.? Anybody know if they were Jacobs and/or who's > sheep they were? From lambfarm at sover.net Mon Oct 26 15:47:46 2009 From: lambfarm at sover.net (Betty Berlenbach) Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:47:46 -0400 Subject: [Jacob-list] ram for sale Message-ID: <000801ca5675$4534a1c0$5fa072d8@USER5AFE0954BF> After Nov. 18th, our ram, Blue Flower Gandalf, whom we have used for two years, and so need to move on, will be for sale. There is a photo of him on my website, www.maplehilljacobs.com, or email me privately if interested. We are located in Vermont. Betty, in Vermont,who now has a blog, thanks to help from Walter and Linda. See Betty's blog at http://sheepwoman.wordpress.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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