Upcoming events
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Interested in Sheep and Goats - new or experienced - doesn't matter. The Extension Office is holding a one-day seminar at the Loudoun County Fair Grounds for sheep and goat producers. Call 703-777-0373 to register. Cost $15.00, includes lunch. Dress for outdoors.
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To all fellow shepherds. Thanksgiving is the time for good fellowship, a long weekend to work with your sheep, stack hay, begin to clean the barn - getting ready for lambing season. Serve some lamb for Thanksgiving.
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The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in Princess Anne, MD, will be hosting a Lambing n' Kidding School on Saturday, December 6, from 10 am to 4 pm. The workshop will be led by Susan Schoenian, Maryland Cooperative Extension Sheep & Goat Specialist.
Workshop topics will include feeding pregnant
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Hang up stockings for your sheep - fill them with treats and hay.
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We were all new to farming at one time. Members are encouraged to ask questions, and help each other when needed. Lambing time is both very rewarding, and at times frustrating. More experienced members are very willing to assist others in learning and becoming confident in the lambing process. We
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Recent events
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Gretchen Dimling gave an excellent ultrasound demonstration where she is able to show 4 things: if a ewe is bred or open; the # of lambs the ewe is carrying; their age to confirm breeding date and to establish approximate lambing dates; and the lamb's sex if ewe has been
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The annual dinner was held at the Cozy Restaurant in Thurmont. Featured speaker was Gwen Handler, MD Sheep & Wool Festival. In addition, Joe Frey, President of the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association, and Bill Baker, President of the Loudoun Valley Sheep Producers also gave their greetings and updated fellow shepherds.
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Once again the FCSB had successful sales of lamb burgers, lamb sausage sandwiches and lamb McMuffins at the Catoctin Colorfest, Oct. 11-12,2008. Thanks to Mark Liberto for heading up this event, and all the members and friends who manned the grills, sold food and drink, and helped educate the public
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