Sven Came Home
We got the call the other day that our new (baby) ram is ready to come home. We decided to call him Sven. He has grown since April. He now weighs 70 pounds(32 kg).
Here he is with his fellow lambs. He is the one in the back with the white on top of his head. He knows something is up.
HI is still a baby, so he was easily rounded up and carried to the dog crate in the back of the van. He was not impressed with his travel accommodation.
Here he is looking back as we drove away. It made me feel sad.
But that didn’t last long, and he was looking out the front window. He didn’t complain much at all.
And now he is in his new temporary home. He will stay here for a few weeks to settle in, and then we will put him next to the Storm, our current ram, and the ladies to get acquainted.
Here he is listening to Storm and the ladies yell greetings from the other side of the barn. This was a couple of weeks ago. He is settling in nicely and no longer thinks my son is going to kill him when he brings him his grain. He will even let him pat him if there is grain on the offering.
Lastly, a couple of close-ups of his wool. I hope to make something nice out of it next year. The sun shot shows you the lovely colour.









15 thoughts on “Sven Came Home”
Sven is the perfect name – he’s gorgeous!
Thank Lyn, he is still pretty young. he will be about 9 months old at breading time.
That was me Lyn. It wanted me to sign in but when I tried it said I already was.
Very regal with his courtly head and his wool appears finger delvingly inviting.
He is handsome. The curls are amazing.
He is gorgeous and he does have a lovely coat. He’s going to produce some lovely lambs for you too. Hope he soon gets together with Storm and his new girls.
Ann
I love the Gotland curls and that amazing silver colour. He will be alone for a couple more weeks then get to be beside them for a wile before mixing.
Swen is a perfect little guy, and his curls look absolutely yummy. It won’t be long until you have little lambs prancing all around. So happy for you Ann!
Thanks Capi, He will still be pretty young at breading time so we will only introduce him for a few young sheep
Isn’t he handsome. I’m glad he’s adjusting to his new home. He looks like a great addition to your tribe 😜
Thanks Ruth, yes we are pretty crazy but he is so handsome, how could I resist.
Welcome home, Sven!
Sven looks handsome! i am sure once the girls get a look at him he will be very popular. Storm may be feeling left out!!! i wonder if Sven has a brother who could join him next year?
i wonder if Sven would like to come to a guild meeting as show and tell?
i dont know why i am anonymous today? im still just jan.
I think a brother would be a little closely related to join him. I am not bringing a 70 lb ram to the guild for show and tell. You are crazier than me.