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A swarm of bees decided to take up residence in an empty hive B cleaned up. He is in the process of splitting hives and adding needed space to prevent swarming behavior, but this time of the year swarms simply arrive from who knows were. I didn't have to don my bee suit; they settled themselves in nicely.
Shearing reveals all; bodies are revealed and fleeces reflect the health of the sheep. It is so very gratifying to see healthy sheep and luscious fleeces. I look forward to this year's "fiber crop." I wonder if I am the only shepherd that has a difficult time parting with fleeces? I see my sheep when I look at the bags of fiber with their names on them... It is good consolation knowing that the few fleeces that I sell raw go to eager fiber enthusiasts, many of whom contacted me a year in advance to get added to the fleece waitlist. I only sell the cleanest fleeces (a consideration since I don't coat my flock), fleeces that showcase the breed's good fiber qualities, and those who would lend themselves to processing by hand. As my flock grows, I hope to be able to offer more raw fleeces for sale each spring. Given my ram Clancy's Best in Class ribbon last year, I know that I have some nice fiber walking around here and I want to share it! In the meantime, I feel gratitude in abundance for the sheep and thankful for those eager to try Tunis fiber from my flock. 🐑💗☺
Last year I found a few birds nests lined with tufts of wool they scavenged from the garden. I strive to all the wool my sheep produce; second cuts and skirtings are used as stuffing in various crafts or mulch. This year, I thought I'd give them a hand. I made a few extra and will made them available in the Etsy shop. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TarheelbillyFarm ☺🐑💗🐦 #tarheelbillyfarm #tunissheep #wastenot #sustainablefarm #smallfarm #nature #birds #springishere #etsyseller #farmher
Looking forward to salads in a few weeks! #tarheelbillyfarm #smallfarm #pesticidefree #homegrown #homesteadlife
Unfiltered close up of Jo's ram lamb. He is growing like a weed. #tarheelbillyfarm #tunissheep #se2se #rarebreed #sheepofinsta #sheep #livestockfarmer #livestockconservancy #grassfed #lamb #farmher #womenwhofarm
The beauty of simple tools at work. A wheelbarrow, a shovel, and a bit of grit were all that are being used in the garden today. #tarheelbillyfarm #gardenyearround #homesteaders #babckyardfarm # permaculture #growyourown
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