11:28 AM, 8 May 2010
balmy & clear

The sheep have been getting out a great deal; however, we seem to tentatively (knock on wood) have the situation under control. We've had to stake down the edges of their holding area, and stop allowing them out to graze; the rams are entirely too determined to get out entirely, and use the downwards slope as a runway by which they jump over the fence marking off their grazing area.

We've been giving them large amounts of hay, however, which has been aiding with their health. No new lambs, but no new losses either, and we're waiting on the vet to set up the drench of Ivermectin (worming medications).

No goslings or ducklings so far. We'll see how that goes. Both ducks and geese are still on their nests, however.