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Lambs On The Way!

   Sorry it has taken me so long to post! Time has been zipping away. But away, time for an update! I put Three Creeks Tank in with my ewes. I was going to hold off on the yearlings, but I decided to breed them as well. Tank showed immediate interest in Budgie. If anyone has a fine fleeced polled or scurred ram they are wanting to sell or trade let me know. Tank will be available middle of Nov. Don't be shy about any offers:-) I would like for the ram to be proven. I am hoping Moss Rose gives me either a kat or a gullie ram. She is my best fleeced ewe, and a ram from her would greatly improve my herd. However, I will take whatever she gives me. Lambing is my favorite time of the year!

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