Many people complain about the snow & cold, but I like it. We are so busy during the summer. Winter is when I get caught up on my paperwork, have the chance to read some of my sheep books, spin, knit, and cook hearty meals.
Ellyssa
During the winter, I always try to attend
at least one sheep workshop.
at least one sheep workshop.
Grettle
I went to one today, just south of Chicago. The main reason I wanted to attend, was because they had a lab class on Fecal Sample Analysis. We learned how to prepare fecals to look at under a microscope,
then determine what parasite eggs were in them.
Gardenia
I have books outlining the procedure,
but nothing beats a hands on class!
Claire, Charlotte (sisters) & Delphine
Here's a link to the wonderful handout we received:
GUIDE TO INTERNAL PARASITES OF RUMINANTS
Other classes were on record keeping, pastures, etc.
A very worthwhile day of learning!