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Welcome to Misty Run Farms - Olde English Miniature Southdowns

Wool
Recently, ten samples of fleece were tested and found to be 19 to 22 microns, which puts it in the class of cashmere. The "Babydoll" fleece also has more barbs per inch than any other wool types, making it an ideal blend with either angora rabbit or angora goat.

Weeders and Companions
Weeding trails were sponsored and monitored by the association, utilizing
"Babydolls" as organic weeders. They have been used with great success in orchards, berry farms, and vineyards as they will not harm the fruits, girdle trunks, or harm shrubs. They leave the grounds well groomed as well as fertilizing as they graze.

"Babydolls" are ideal companions for other non aggressive livestock. Their calm, docile dispositions has a soothing effect on other livestock. I have kept them with miniature donkeys and horses, llama's, alpaca's, goats, catde and other sheep breeds. They should not be kept with intact male llama's or alpaca's who will attempt breeding with them. It is wise to introduce them gradually to other livestock (separate paddocks at first). livestock salt blocks must be placed out of reach, as die copper in them is toxic to all sheep breeds. A salt and mineral block made for sheep and goats is available and serves the other livestock as well.
 

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