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RE: Freckles hat Drillinge!
Yes, well, that's how it is...: In Germany, the animals are also called lambs. I know how they are born (but Elton has nothing to do with it - the poorest teenager of all buck pastures...) and I can calculate that 11 could possibly turn into 30+ very quickly...
But that's a "problem" I want to think about later. On Friday I had an argument with Ralf: I "forbade" him from using the word slaughter when the babies are less than 24 hours old! Now I want to enjoy the animals first!
We can also think about sponsorships, a petting zoo or other ideas.
With all the "sheep tourists" we've had in our meadow since the lambs were born, I can already take an entrance fee... 😂
You are right to correct Ralf. Suggesting slaughter after less than a week is rude. Even I resisted the urge to write "yum yum yum" in my last reply.
If you do that, the planners might come around and start accusing you of storing your wood and nails inappropriately. Whilst it's clear to us that this is the most efficient storage approach for your materials and hay, they will somehow find a way of accusing you that it is something else 😉
Oh, indeed - I almost forgot about the biggest tool and material box in northern Germany... 😉
After visiting the veterinary office today and officially registering the whole flock (and myself as a serious shepherd), I have a pretty good feeling. The vets were very friendly and well-disposed. I was given addresses and telephone numbers of where else I have to register (and pay for everything...). Finally, we thanked each other for the very friendly conversation and confirmed how good it is to deal with things like this in person (not by email). When you look people in the eye, you can judge them much better. We look forward to working together, they want to refrain from inspection of the pasture and shelter. For one thing, they didn't have the manpower at the moment, and for another, they would have immediately believed every enthusiastic word I said about the herd and its accommodation... 😊
Aha, so wird also der Amtsschimmel um den Finger gewickelt ;-))
Das muss ich mir merken...