Schoonover Farm Blog

This last weekend we had the second gathering (that I know of anyway) of breeders of Shetland sheep in Washington State. Eight different farms were represented, and we had a nice time of eating, talking and touring our farm here. We discussed the care of management of these sheep and discussed fiber processing. We’re making plans to continue this as an annual event and to establish a Shetland sheep show- hopefully in conjunction with the Skagit County Fair!

To join the discussion and find out what we’re doing, join the NW Shetlands e-mail group below:

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This last week I also created maps for where animals I’ve had here have gone to. I became curious so found a internet map making service and created these maps. They’re at:

Sheep

Goats

Rabbits

I’ve been sick all week with a virus with nausea, vomitting, fatigue and aches. I’ve missed work since Tuesday morning and haven’t gotten anything done at home either. Then I got a bladder infection and then a cold from my husband. Saturday afternoon I was feeling well enough to get out of bed and sit outside while Tom built a much needed shelter for out tractor and mower. Part way through this I felt better so decided to help him by nailing the header up and promptly whacked my thumb hard with the hammer. That hurt so bad! Tom ran and got ice while I whimpered and sat back down. My thumb is now incredibly swollen and purple. I’ve had a bad week- health wise anyway.