Ewe & Me

Adventures with Sheep and Greener Pastures

Archive for March, 2009

FSA Loans

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

What are FSA Youth Loans and how to apply for them.

More Uses for DE

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

More uses for diatomaceous earth

Getting a handle on horns

Friday, March 6th, 2009

When raising horned sheep, you should watch the horn growth. Poor growth may signify a health problem. Growing too close to the face could prevent the ram from eating well, so the horn might need to be trimmed.

Spring Burn

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

The pros and cons of burning thatch off a field.

DE for Deworming

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Diatomaceous Earth can help control internal parasites in sheep.

Frost Seeding

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

How to apply seed to tired pastures using this simple technique.

Pasture Rotation

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

The difference between Managed Intensive Grazing and Rotational Grazing, and why you want to implement MIG on your land.