DeGoatsnSheep Ranch

Wensleydale sheep     angora goats

970-884-0502

smjam9@aol.com

DeGoatsnSheep Ranch is an organic-oriented working ranch located 18 miles from Durango, Colorado, with many major tourist sites nearby.  We are committed to sustainable living with our garden, animals, and home in coordination with our natural environment.  Please visit our site...come stay with us.  Relax and enjoy the peace and beauty of our ranch.  Learn about the maintenance and production of animals, fiber, and food. Lessons in spinning, knitting, or fiber-related activities available upon request.

December 2009

Despite the ailing economy, we are thankful for our home, garden, and animals.  Our angora goat kids, Lefty and Hanna have moved away.  We have kept  Moab and Midnight, the Wensley wethers.  Their fleece grew so long that I had to shear them in October.  I have never seen such beautiful Wensleydale lamb fleece! After hand shearing (yes, with my sewing scissors!...I found it far easier than with the electric shears and easier on the animals) everyone is dressed in a new coat from Rocky Sheep Suits which are wearing and fitting incredibly well.  We should have terrific, clean fleece from both sheep and goats in the spring.

We still have roving for sale:  Wensleydale white or dark grey/black: $4.00/oz.

Yearling Mohair wahsed and picked:  $3.00/oz