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Fat Tails

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We have all heard of Little Bo Peep which lines end with the sheep coming home dragging their tails behind them.  Some have thought Miss Bo Peep must have been a shepherd of Karakul sheep since their tails can get so heavy that they actually drag on the ground.  One unique characteristic that Karakuls have is that they store fat in their tails.  They have broad flat tails that are very distinct from most other breeds of sheep.

Here are some behinds that show off this unique trait:

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Pasha’s Fat Tail
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Rabbit’s Fat Tail
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Tails of Junebug and Ferdinand

 

 

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Website Overhaul

I have just had the frustrating, educational, exhausting but rewarding experience of moving my website once again.  I first moved webhosts a few months ago so I could actually start this blog.  When I did so I chose one of these click and drag kind of site builders which was really an easy way to switch things over from my original website I created over five years ago.  But then as I started to really used my new site and wanted to add detail and play with possibilities my site builder would only let me go so far.

So trying to be prepared for the expansion of my web presence I decided to take the plunge and completely switch over to WordPress.  There are so many options with their system and they are known for their blog tools.  I was very intimidated beforehand because I knew it could be a lot of work and I have very little knowledge about anything pertaining to technology.

It took me several days to complete the changeover.  This included times of joy, yelling, crying, learning and celebration.  Also, lots and lots of searches for the answers to my speed bumps and questions that were thankfully all available on forums, blogs and videos.  Please let me know what you think of the new appearance and if you would like to see any other information that I have not remembered to share about farm or fiber!

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Plum Blossoms in Bloom!

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Plum blossoms overlooking sheep pasture.

 

 

Plum blossoms are associated with strength as they are some of the first blooms of the year.  They are a reminder of vitality, endurance through difficult times and the hope of renewal. They hold the promise of a nearby spring and the re-generation of life. 
Plum Blossom Farm is blessed to have many wild, native plum tress around the property as well as a domestic tree which will deliver loads of sweet, juicy deep purple plums in a few months.

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Plant life is starting to grow again