THE SHEEP ARE ON THE LOOSE!
What happens when you flock of Jacob's Sheep suddenly find themselves without borders?
This almost got really crazy. Thankfully, it was a planned move and not a breakout, but still, things can get kind of hairy. After exhausting one pasture, we had to move our flock of Jacob's Sheep to another pasture, and @papa-pepper decided that we would just try to guide them across open terrain!
SHEEP WITHOUT FENCES!!!
Here is the hard working crew of @little-peppers. Thankfully, they allow us to accomplish many things that we could never do with only one or two children. When we need a team, or many bodies to help, we've often already got them on hand. If you notice the field behind them, you can see that the grass has been mowed down pretty short. In order to let this grass regrow, we decided to move the sheep. Unfortunately, it was quite a distance that we had to move them this time.
Originally, I had intended to make a video of our efforts, but we soon realized that things were going to be way too crazy. In fact, @bluerthangreen even happened to be driving by and decided that he had best get out and help. While I may not have captured @bluerthangreen on film, trust me, he was there and being as helpful as always.
I did manage to get a photo of the @little-peppers though. Basically, we had to run them up our driveway and then along a fence-line. Sheep can be somewhat easy to shepherd, so I figured that we would be able to keep them pinned against the fence and moving in the correct direction. Other than one little run through the woods in another direction, things pretty much went as planned.
Once the sheep found the hole in the fence (temporary gate) they eagerly went on in to the new pasture. Enticed by the lush, green grass, there was no stopping them from heading the right way then.
While we made some risky decisions, they were at least calculated and we controlled a few of the variables. Eventually we hope to have a better system in place, but we are making do for now. Thankfully, the sheep were only on the loose when we let them out, and they made it safely to the new pasture! For the time being, this will be their home, and so far, they are enjoying it!
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
proof-of-new-pasture
Until next time…
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This is what it means when they say "You will enjoy the gift of men", meaning you will always have people willing to help when it matters. Like I once told you Papa, you are blessed with amazing neighbours...and @little-peppers are always willing to help. I am glad they did and managed it well
Blessed indeed! Thanks @olawalium!
You are most welcome Papa. Thank you so much.
wow superb
Good post friend,i like sheep,very nice photography,good job,@papa-pepper
very nice post @papa-pepper, i really like to see it, thank you suda share, i will upvote and restem
Sheep like other animals, usually have a mind of their own. They are lead by their stomachs, so if the eating is good in front of them they will head that way. They can cover a lot of ground in short order. Thankfully, you have a good crew. Ever think of a sheepdog? My granddad had one on his homestead. Well trained and never bothered the other animals (chicken, geese, ducks, turkeys and guinea fowl). Made his one-man operation a lot easier.
We have thought of sheepdogs, especially recently.
a very wonderful pet I really like my friends.
I upvote and resteem @papa-pepper
a very wonderful pet I really like my friends.
I upvote and resteem @papa-pepper
Thanks for sharing valuable post.
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I appreciate your post @papa-pepper
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Nice one, i think i might say the sheep are educated lol. For not trying to dispearse themselves in different directions or going MIA. They just move calmly without panick to the nearest greener pastures and make do with what they could find. Nice behaviour from your sheep @papa-pepper. Keep'em sheep up
wow! what a healthy sheep. I can see that they are happily feeding on thier own. I love what am seeing on your post. I dont mind to have a sheep from you.lol
I would give you one!
aww! Thank you so much @papa-pepper, You are indeed a generous man!
Hehehe.... If you give me one, it will be used for "asun"😂😂