BABY DOLLS OF BROOMEACRES
OF COARSE YOU NEED SHEEP IF YOU HAVE GERMAN SHEPHERDS!
MEET OUR OLDE ENGLISH BABYDOLLS
"The teddy bear sheep with the smiling faces"
Our Babydoll sheep are kept for their wool, lawn mowing skills and great pets.
T
They are very easy keepers and lots of fun to have around.
We cant wait for spring 2021 as we may have babies!!!!!
These teddy bear sheep have been used in vineyards to keep the weeds and grass down! These sheep are kept for their wool, companionship and lawn mowing skills.
OUR FIRST BABYDOLLS
BECKY HAD HER BABIES!!!
BROOMEACRES BABYDOLL BEN
BROOMEACRES BABYDOLL BAILEY
BORN ON MARCH 2. 2021
READY TO GO TO THEIR NEW HOMES THE END OF APRIL - MIDDLE OF MAY.
SOLD
These babies are for sale.
they will be registered, shots, dewormed, male will be neutered.
female - $800
male - $600
++++++++++++++++++++++
FOR SALE
BROOMEACRES BABYDOLL BETTY
BOO HAD A BLACK BABY GIRL!
BORN MARCH 26.2021
will be registered, shots, dewormed
$800
SOLD
Babydoll Sheep
Olde English Babydoll Sheep
Why Babydolls? (info adapted from www.oldeenglishbabydollregistry.com)
Wonderful Pets:
These little "Babydoll" sheep make excellent companions for everyone, including the young, elderly, and disabled. Their gentle nature makes them a joy to own, and their diminutive size makes them an excellent choice for 4-H projects. With daily interaction and some "treats" you can have them (literally) eating out of your hand in no time.
Wool
"Babydoll" fleece generally runs in the 19 to 22 micron range, which puts the fleece in the class of cashmere. Babydoll fleece also has more barbs per inch than any other wool type, making it ideal for blending with other fibers.
Vineyards and Orchards:
Weeding trials were sponsored and monitored by the association, utilizing "Babydolls" as organic weeders. They have been used with great success in wine vineyards as well as fruit and berry orchards since they will not harm the fruits, girdle trunks of trees, or harm shrubs. They leave the grounds well groomed and fertilize the soil as they graze.
Companions:
"Babydoll" Southdowns are wonderful companion animals for other non-aggressive livestock. Their calm, docile disposition has a soothing effect on other livestock. They should not be kept with intact male llamas or alpacas who may attempt breeding with them. It is wise to introduce them gradually to other livestock by putting them in separate paddocks when they first arrive to their new home. This gives their new friends an opportunity to say hi without it being overwhelming to the Babydoll sheep.
Care:
"Babydolls" require the same care as other sheep breeds such as hoof trimming, worming, vaccinations, and yearly shearing. The handling facilities and feed are not as costly as with larger breeds. Shelter can be minimal, except at lambing time. Good fences are essential, more for protection from predators than containment since Babydolls do not challenge fences and do not wonder far. Portable electric mesh fences are great if you do not already have permanent fencing.
Feed, salt and mineral blocks are important for good health but you must make sure you do not give any sheep too much copper. Any feed, salt or mineral block that has added copper in it must be keep out of reach of any sheep.
Why we love our "Babydoll" Southdowns:
The "Babydoll" woolly teddy bear face will always give you a smile. Their short legs along with their small size allows them the ability to do well in small areas. They are ideal for suburban lot owners who want the tranquility of sheep as living lawn ornaments. Both ewes and rams are polled (have no horns) and are non-aggressive by nature. The ewes are good mothers, often raising twins and triplets with ease.
Because "Babydoll" Southdowns are an ancient breed, they are not prone to many of the modern sheep problems and are resistant to foot rot. We find them a lot quieter than the larger breeds.
Olde English Babydoll Sheep
Why Babydolls? (info adapted from www.oldeenglishbabydollregistry.com)
Wonderful Pets:
These little "Babydoll" sheep make excellent companions for everyone, including the young, elderly, and disabled. Their gentle nature makes them a joy to own, and their diminutive size makes them an excellent choice for 4-H projects. With daily interaction and some "treats" you can have them (literally) eating out of your hand in no time.
Wool
"Babydoll" fleece generally runs in the 19 to 22 micron range, which puts the fleece in the class of cashmere. Babydoll fleece also has more barbs per inch than any other wool type, making it ideal for blending with other fibers.
Vineyards and Orchards:
Weeding trials were sponsored and monitored by the association, utilizing "Babydolls" as organic weeders. They have been used with great success in wine vineyards as well as fruit and berry orchards since they will not harm the fruits, girdle trunks of trees, or harm shrubs. They leave the grounds well groomed and fertilize the soil as they graze.
Companions:
"Babydoll" Southdowns are wonderful companion animals for other non-aggressive livestock. Their calm, docile disposition has a soothing effect on other livestock. They should not be kept with intact male llamas or alpacas who may attempt breeding with them. It is wise to introduce them gradually to other livestock by putting them in separate paddocks when they first arrive to their new home. This gives their new friends an opportunity to say hi without it being overwhelming to the Babydoll sheep.
Care:
"Babydolls" require the same care as other sheep breeds such as hoof trimming, worming, vaccinations, and yearly shearing. The handling facilities and feed are not as costly as with larger breeds. Shelter can be minimal, except at lambing time. Good fences are essential, more for protection from predators than containment since Babydolls do not challenge fences and do not wonder far. Portable electric mesh fences are great if you do not already have permanent fencing.
Feed, salt and mineral blocks are important for good health but you must make sure you do not give any sheep too much copper. Any feed, salt or mineral block that has added copper in it must be keep out of reach of any sheep.
Why we love our "Babydoll" Southdowns:
The "Babydoll" woolly teddy bear face will always give you a smile. Their short legs along with their small size allows them the ability to do well in small areas. They are ideal for suburban lot owners who want the tranquility of sheep as living lawn ornaments. Both ewes and rams are polled (have no horns) and are non-aggressive by nature. The ewes are good mothers, often raising twins and triplets with ease.
Because "Babydoll" Southdowns are an ancient breed, they are not prone to many of the modern sheep problems and are resistant to foot rot. We find them a lot quieter than the larger breeds.