Comments on: You Don’t Know Jack

By: Suzanne McMinn

Suzanne McMinn — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:09:51 +0000

Sharon, those aren’t goats! They’re Jacob sheep. I wrote about them here:

http://chickensintheroad.com/blog/2009/02/18/a-flock-of-sheep/

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:31:48 +0000

Suzanne: I must have missed something somewhere along the line. I’ve never seen a goat with TWO sets of horns. What’s that all about? Is it a special breed? That picture is adorable, but just a little freightening.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:20:40 +0000

Suzanne: I haven’t read all the posted warnings yet, but the few I have read, reinforces my thoughts also. I used to have miniature burrows, also in with our goats, until one day I saw the burrow pick up a small goat and sling it across the barn. Also, they also like to bite butts, so don’t turn your back on him when you are in the field. They are really sweet and loveable, but sometimes unpredictable, especially ones which you haven’t reaised from babies. GOOD LUCK AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

By: EightPondFarm

EightPondFarm — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:05:21 +0000

I completely agree with Marilyn, #27. Please be cautious around any intact equines, including mini donkeys. They are not necessarily good ewe guardians — unless they are experienced at/trained in guarding sheep. And you might want to watch out, too!

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:30:54 +0000

Free is always good! lol! You have done very well with your animal acquisitions. I am glad he turned out to be good natured and sweet.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:01:43 +0000

I love your Jack. Have you had “full male” equine before? There are a couple of delicate issues you might want to know about. But perhaps not suited for open blogs.
Love the tall grazing in the fence. I hope to have more fence this year.
Do you know about milkweed being not good for the sheep to eat. Ya, I was suprized when my sheep raising friend told me it was a NO! NO!
That tall greenery in picture #4 looks like it might be marsh milkweed.

By: Estella

Estella — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:39:55 +0000

I knew you couldn’t have just one miniature donkey.

By: Jen R (aaron-n-jen.com)

Jen R (aaron-n-jen.com) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:42:04 +0000

I need to move out into the country so that I can have animals! Living in town, even if it is a small town of <4000 people, is not conducive to my goal of being overrun with animals!

By: Nancy in Atlanta

Nancy in Atlanta — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:08:24 +0000

Suzanne, you did it again – surprised us! Well, maybe not such a surprise as we now know how you love to add animals to your farm. Jack does look like a sweetie, but he needs to be strong to tell that Jacob sheep what to do! Has Annabelle met him?

I love that photo of Morgan – her face is a vision of happiness and delight!!

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:50:35 +0000

That is so cool. I love donkeys. I’ve heard they are excellent herd protectors. Llamas too. I won’t be the least bit surprised if you end up with some llamas in the future!