Then, yesterday, April 3, I had another BFL ewe lamb born. All lambs are white, except the little ewe lamb from Friday who has a black spot on her front right knee. The twins are bouncing merrily around as if they own the barn. By the end of the month, I will have lambs bouncing and chasing all over the place. I love Spring!
When I came out of the house yesterday, I turned left from the steps off the porch instead of right to be blinded by the large splash of yellow springing forth from under the edge of my wooden porch. Against the dark green grass of spring, the dandelions screamed, "Pick me!" But I didn't. Soon they will become puff balls to blown about by the wind.
For those of you reading this that do not have sheep, goats, or alpacas, the unique thing about finding dandelions is that they are almost eradicated on my farm because they are a favorite with the animals. They zone in on them and eat them first. It must be a delicacy to them. I noticed a couple of places in the yard that are springing up with dandelions not yet blooming. I'm so glad that I didn't put the sheep and goats in the yard last summer to do my mowing. The touch of color is beautiful!
Also, one last note on this post. I have signed up for a booth and a pen on the grass at Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival in Franklin, Indiana at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on June 2nd and 3rd. Just in case you need to investigate further...http://www.hoosierhillsfiberfestival.com/ They always have unique classes and I so wish I could leave my booth to take one!
