Breeding groups 2 Replies

I just spent most of the morning getting the breeding groups sorted. I don't know if anyone else is mad enough to do it this way but one ram to cover all my ewes would not be my choice. I have far ...

Started by kanisha in Caring for your Ouessants. Last reply by kanisha 17 hours ago.

Winter feeding for Ouessants 8 Replies

With winter fast approaching what extras if any will you be feeding your Ouessants?

Started by Nicki in Caring for your Ouessants. Last reply by Jenny Zimmer Nov 2.

4 Ouessant Sheep missing (stolen??) 6 Replies

Hi all, I am hoping I can get some ideas here on what I can do. My 3 Ouessant Ladies, our ram and a Cameroon sheep have been missing since Sunday. We came home late sunday night and did not check ...

Started by Jenny Zimmer in The Barn, for Sheepie Chat. Last reply by marion Oct 31.

Looking for ram 4 Replies

Have just purchased small flock, and now require a ram. We are in Cornwall so if anyone in the South of England has a ram to sell we would be interested. Heres hoping!

Tagged: ram

Started by Owen Thorne in Ouessant sheep for sale or looking for Ouessants to buy. Last reply by Val Oct 23.

Feet..... 3 Replies

Just about to trim our 3 sheep's feet for the first time and could do with some tips. I think one has a 'shelly' hoof - any special treatment needed? And does everyone just use the usual sheeps 'cl...

Started by Liz & Rod Francis in Caring for your Ouessants. Last reply by Nicki Oct 20.

Colour modified/dilute Ouessants 4 Replies

Kanisha can you tell me is the colour modified/dilute gene dominant or recessive?

Started by Nicki in Caring for your Ouessants. Last reply by kanisha Oct 17.

Are Ouessant the right breed for me ? 10 Replies

Hello - I'm new to the forum, & to sheep generally, so please bear with my probably stupid questions ! I have about 1.5 acres split equally between paddock and orchard (apples/pears/plums).I wo...

Started by Sophie in Caring for your Ouessants. Last reply by Peter & Christine Oct 12.

Three Counties (informal) Ouessant Group 1 Reply

No it doesn't exist (yet!). The Three Counties I mean are Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire (and surrounding areas)... It's just that there seems to be a few of us quite close toge...

Started by Peter & Christine in The Barn, for Sheepie Chat. Last reply by Nicki Oct 11.

Ouessant Upbreeding in United States 3 Replies

Fall 2008, we started with Shetland ewes and imported Ouessant semen. Spring 2009, we had our first crop of 50% Ouessant/50% Shetland lambs. We won't be selling breeding stock until we have sheep t...

Started by Karen Seo in Ouessant sheep for sale or looking for Ouessants to buy. Last reply by kanisha Oct 11.

If I'm not mistaken .... 6 Replies

.... I think I'm going to have an October lamb this year!!! About two weeks ago when I was spending a bit of time with all the ewes ... thinking about who would be put to which ram, etc ... I coul...

Started by Diane in Caring for your Ouessants. Last reply by Val Oct 5.