It’s Spring! So like many locals, I will soon be cursed with the weekly chore of mowing the lawn. But I don’t like doing that, so I am seeking another solution.
I am seeking a lamb to eat my lawn, and then when the summer months are behind us, I want to have a big BBQ party at Easter and eat the aforementioned lamb. But buying a lamb has proven more of a challenge than first imagined. Does anyone know someone who wants to sell one in the next couple of weeks? The standard way of getting a lamb (go to the saleyards and buy it) is a little impractical if sales are only held on weekdays, and work tends to get in the way at such times.
Can the hivemind help out here? I’ve been asking around my own circle, but all the leads have come to nothing thus far.
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Granny said :
I like this one the best.
Granny said :
Indeed. I’ve been looking at the long grass and thinking “if we don’t get the sheep soon, the lawnmower is going to have to get a run …”. Lucky for Lily and Pixie I never quite did it 😉
Granny said :
I’m happy to wait … 😛
L
You could always try a chicken tractor (cage thingo with chooks in it) that can be moved around the lawn and gratis fertilizer and eggs as well.
yep….
What’s the breed, Merino?
He’s only got as little bit of black on him 😉
That’s right, pick on the black sheep ….
: )
And, if anyone wants a lamb, I have one. For free.
Seriously.
He’s got a patch of black on him so we can’t keep him in the flock.
That’s actually a very good photo! Wish some of my Floriade ones had turned out that well, but I was using my phone camera ….
It’s great that you have the sheep!
: )
When are the alpacas arriving?
Thought I’d give everyone a quick update (since Thumper was asking about the lamb status in another thread), so I’ve resurrected the original post.
Ladies and Gentlemen – I’d like to introduce you to (drum roll, please) … Lily and Pixie.
They arrived home yesterday morning and have been busy settling in – and getting started on the mowing 😉
(Photography by my four year old).
L
*nervous giggle*
That is awfully sensitive and new age of you, neanderthalis.
Well, I had to swap from an oak club with a sharp rock in the end to a foam wiffle bat to accomodate for the thinner skulls of the modern woman. Who said we’re not innovative…
Hell, yes!!
: )
Granny said :
And aren’t we all just a little bit happier for it too?!
L
The very delightful neanderthal lovelies were certainly well equipped for a bit of clubbing and hair-dragging, with nice, strong skulls and brows conveniently shaped to break up rocks as their faces bumped along the ground. Unfortunately they just don’t build them that way anymore. You may have to move with the times.
; )
neanderthalsis said :
Old habits die hard.
L
I’m reluctant to let go of the old ways granny.
Neanderthalis, I hate to tell you this but dam heaving went out with clubs and hair-dragging!
*chuckle*
Being prodded through a sheep dip and going for a dog paddle (or maybe sheeppaddle) of your own accord are a tad different. I have seen a dorper willingly stroll into a dam, have a moist frolic and wander back out, whereas other sheep are a bit like cats and girlfriends , will swim if heaved into the dam, but will hate you for it afterwards.
SheepGroper said :
Nah, I grew out of it by the time I reached 25. 🙂
Mr Evil said :
Aaaaw Mr Evil had a tender side.