We brought the Shetlands home on June 18; one month ago.
Just today we moved their fencing onto a small section of the "sheep pasture." Until today, they have only been rotated through the yard; spaces we have mowed in the past. It has been several years since we even mowed the pasture area. The forage is tall and mature... lots of weeds. Obviously the ewes would prefer the tender nibbles of baby forbs and clipped grasses. But the pasture is decent forage, if not delectable. As they are moved frequently, they will only be forced to eat the upper third of the plants.
Baby Heidii loves me just a little bit more than fresh grass...
for a couple of minutes anyway.
