What a "Ladies Ram"



It finally happened! I found a ram to use over my lovely ladies. Meet Mac, also known as Mendenhall 8149. He is a registered Delaine Merino from the highly commended Mendenhall Wool Ranch. Mac is by a Mendenhall Ram, and out of a Rafter 7 ewe. Rafter 7 is one of the other of the finest Merino producers in the country. Mac also managed to receive the title of Reserve Champion Ram at the CA State fair, 2010.

Mac's wool at 7mo. growth. It will be re micron tested in Nov.

If you're curious about Mac's wool, his breeding and this photo speak for themselves. He tested in at 22 microns last shearing, and sheared a 4.5" stapled fleece last November. I had to take a picture today, mind you its only at 7mo. wool growth, and already over 2"! Absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to see what he will do for me this spring, and next fall!

Other new happenings are totally garden related! Cabbages are gleaming, corn is sky high, and the tomatillos are out of control. The Killdeers haven't hatched yet, but they should be arriving soon. Oooo, and can't forget those fun colored potatoes. The taters have began to piter, and I will probably have to pull water and top them in a matter of weeks! Those blue potatoes are awesome. I have managed to use them in stews, and roasts so far, but can't wait to get the full effect with blue potato salad, and BLUE mashed potatoes... absolutely awesome!

Seven + foot tall

This corn has seven ears!

One of my favorite birds, the Killdeer. She is doing her best broken wing dance.

Here she is following me, and calling... trying to distract me from her nest.

Some seriously out of control Cole crops!

Some homely pitering potatoes. Getting ready for
 the harvest! The ones on the right are the blues.

Greener pastures? I think so. Soon the lovely ladies of four points will be moving into here!

The "high fashion" ladies of Four Points Farms wear their coats year round!