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[EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>]

Glad to see the old Bill for a change!
What kind of mini sheep do you have?

Bill Jones wrote:
> I''ve tried out many farm animals here, and the only ones that come 
> close to getting along with no feed are the sheep.  I went away for 3 
> months this winter.  Even though my caretaker only brought my 5 
> miniature sheep one flake of hay each week, they got along just great 
> with their bowl of salt and 1 2/3 acres of grass.
>
> I especially came to appreciate them when one newly acquired "lamb" gave 
> birth.  What a boon to think they can get along all by themselves like 
> that!  There's no wonder that people have kept them throught the ages.  
> Now we're looking for a miniature ram.
>
> Yesterday I opened up the gate into the garden, so they could graze the 
> grass between the beds.  The last of the Brassicas have been removed, 
> and there are no tall favas yet, so how much can they harm a few leek 
> tops and old celery plants, I figure. 
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