Shetland sheep have changed my life and touched my heart. They have brought me joy, adventure and serenity. Follow along as I live each day influenced by memories of my mighty flock of mini sheep ~ aided and abetted by "Bellamica", the English Shepherd,"Sable", my livestock guardian dog and "Hero" the rescue dog that stole my heart! You'll also meet many of the homeless dogs that I rescue and rehome as part of Bluff Country Canine Rescue.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
I'm a Big Boy Now... "BLUFF COUNTRY AMERICAN IDOL"
Meet my magnificent yearling ram ~ Bluff Country American Idol. (BC Dusty Rose X BC Black Diamond).
This is what I like my ram lambs to grow up to look like!
Idol almost didn't make it to become a yearling ram. I had decided that I wasn't going to winter over any extra ram lambs and was loading up the two I had left, to take them to the butcher. (I know ~ I'm sorry) When I went to put a halter on Idol, I was struck by how wonderfully soft his fleece was. I had always thought he was gorgeous ~ conformation wise ~ but when I felt that fleece, I knew I had to give him a chance to pass on his genetics. Hence, American Idol lives on!
If you're looking for a SHOW QUALITY, black ram, who carries spotting genetics (and moorit), consider American Idol. Not only is he extremely correct, conformation wise; he has awesome horns, beautiful, intermediate fleece, a great tail and a sweet, gentle personality!
I will be showing Idol in the Yearling Ram class at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, in Jefferson, WI., in September. From there, my hope is that he will move on to a new home where he will sire many beautiful, Shetland lambs.
"Bluff Country American Idol" Because quality matters!
He is such a sweet and handsome ram and I hope he does well at the show and finds his destiny with some lucky ewes. I can personally vouch for his temperment--I think he is your sweetest ram and you have some very well-behaved rams.
What a handsome guy!
ReplyDeleteVERY handsome boy! (did my e-mail make it back to you?):) Tammy
ReplyDeleteVery handsome chap. Good luck in the show, can't wait to hear the results!
ReplyDeleteNancy,
ReplyDeleteHe is such a sweet and handsome ram and I hope he does well at the show and finds his destiny with some lucky ewes. I can personally vouch for his temperment--I think he is your sweetest ram and you have some very well-behaved rams.
Wow! He is really stunning, Nancy. I hope you do well in the show with him.
ReplyDeleteTake Care :)