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WC
Born January 13, 2002
Rambouillet/Romanov wether
Weight approx. 220 pounds

I was farm sitting for a friend the day WC was born. I found him standing all alone in the field, crying. I located his mother, but two of her other lambs lay dead nearby; for whatever reason, she would only nurse one lamb and would have nothing to do with WC. Fearing he would also die, I carried him up to the main barn where another little female lamb was being bottle fed and started to feed him. He had longish, wavy white wool and an open, angelic face. From the moment I held him I knew I wanted to take him home.

I asked my farmer friend what his fate would be, and she said she would not be keeping him; I said I wanted him, and she said she would be glad to give him to me, as she knew he would be happy and well cared for.

WC is the kindest animal on the farm. He still has those angel eyes; he has become a little shyer with time, because his 'brother' Spenser is so dominant, but when he is feeling relaxed and looks up at you, you just know the meaning of peace. WC is most unusual in that he loves all species of animals. One day I had brought home a crippled duck who was very upset at her new surroundings. I put her in the swimming trough, and WC went over to her and just stood next to her while she swam for about 20 minutes. He loves my dog, my horse, and if anyone is not feeling well, he just goes up to them and stands there, giving them silent sheep comfort. He's a truly wonderful being.

Care:

FOOD
Being a wether it is bad for him to have much grain. He and the other wethers get sunflower seeds as treats; they contain ammonium chloride which helps prevent the common (and deadly) ailment urinary calculi. He gets a mix of timothy, orchard grass, and alfalfa hay, and all the grass he can eat.

MEDICAL
WC receives a yearly shot of CD/T and rabies. He is wormed every 6 weeks alternating Safeguard and Ivermectin. His hooves are trimmed every six weeks, at the same time.

OTHER
WC is sheared with the other sheep once a year, usually in late May or early June. His wool is extremely soft.

HOUSING
Sheep are incredibly resilient animals, but they do need shelter from the more severe weather. The barn door stays open all the time, so WC can go in and out as he pleases. He likes to sit out in the rain, but in the heat of the afternoon he prefers a nap in the barn corridor.

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