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URGENT HERDING UPDATE: 6:20PM EST
I am so happy to share this. Today, just now, was the first time ever Gibson and I worked with the whole flock of ewes! Lambs and ewes together! It was slightly chaotic, but Gibson and I managed to do the simple task of bringing all the sheep in from the far field. He even went back for Pidge, the smallest lamb who ran off away from the rest of the herd. Maude stomped and glared at him (of course), but didn't charge. While it was far from polished, I worked my farm with my stock and my dog. I am thrilled tonight!
Celebrating on this soppy night with French Onion Soup in a bread bowl. But I need to go outside and see to the animals first, I can hear Jasper hollering for evening feed from the kitchen!
WOOO HOOOOO!!!!!
I am so happy to share this. Today, just now, was the first time ever Gibson and I worked with the whole flock of ewes! Lambs and ewes together! It was slightly chaotic, but Gibson and I managed to do the simple task of bringing all the sheep in from the far field. He even went back for Pidge, the smallest lamb who ran off away from the rest of the herd. Maude stomped and glared at him (of course), but didn't charge. While it was far from polished, I worked my farm with my stock and my dog. I am thrilled tonight!
Celebrating on this soppy night with French Onion Soup in a bread bowl. But I need to go outside and see to the animals first, I can hear Jasper hollering for evening feed from the kitchen!
WOOO HOOOOO!!!!!
posted by Jenna at 10:42 AM
19 Comments:
A large Couch! That is so funny. I love this video.
Is this your only black sheep? Does Gibson being a black dog relate to a black sheep as a friend? Maybe it's Joseph's lack of fear that throws Gibson. I mean really how do you chase someone that has no fear of you. Gibson looks really relaxed without the crazy urgency of a puppy that just needs to chase something. I know nothing of raising sheep or sheep dogs, but I do enjoy watching you figure it all out.
All the other sheep fight, or scatter, or run like Hell. Joseph just walks up to me, and I think Gibson feels like the work is done. As a natural gatherer, the sheep is here, with me. isn't that what I'm supposed to do mom?
Now, if Joe runs with the flock, he gets herded the same.
Don't know...I only know that border collies are the Supremen Intelligence of the Universe, and watching Gibson gives my heart (still mourning the passing of my beloved BC) a happy lift. Thanks for that.
Couch!
Love it. It sounds like you are right. "If the sheep is right here, then what exactly do you want me to do, Mom?"
I laughed in a good dog lovin' way.
(can't watch the video from work; this is re: your update)
Lol, congrats Jenna, on reaching your dream! Ok, maybe it went a little smoother in your dream--but isn't going back for the stray sheep exactly what man developed sheep dogs for?
Enjoy the soup; I hope G got a treat, too. You both deserve it.
it makes it all worth it, doesn't it? :)
Excellent! Congrats! :)
Whoohoo!!! (@ your update) That is fantastic news! :D
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! Congratulations and well done! You worked hard for this night.
Do you think maybe it's Joseph's color? Like in Gibson's mind sheep are light colored? I wonder if Sheila is right that it might be a color thing. Interesting.
Congrats on the herding success!
Good job!
Waaaaaahoooooooooo!
Congrats Jenna!
WOOO HOOOOO is right!
Awesome!!!!
Yay! Glad herding is starting to come together for you!
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