THE SHEEP ARE ON THE LOOSE!

What happens when you flock of Jacob's Sheep suddenly find themselves without borders?

This almost got really crazy. Thankfully, it was a planned move and not a breakout, but still, things can get kind of hairy. After exhausting one pasture, we had to move our flock of Jacob's Sheep to another pasture, and Hive account@papa-pepper decided that we would just try to guide them across open terrain!

SHEEP WITHOUT FENCES!!!

Here is the hard working crew of Hive account@little-peppers. Thankfully, they allow us to accomplish many things that we could never do with only one or two children. When we need a team, or many bodies to help, we've often already got them on hand. If you notice the field behind them, you can see that the grass has been mowed down pretty short. In order to let this grass regrow, we decided to move the sheep. Unfortunately, it was quite a distance that we had to move them this time.

Originally, I had intended to make a video of our efforts, but we soon realized that things were going to be way too crazy. In fact, Hive account@bluerthangreen even happened to be driving by and decided that he had best get out and help. While I may not have captured Hive account@bluerthangreen on film, trust me, he was there and being as helpful as always.

I did manage to get a photo of the Hive account@little-peppers though. Basically, we had to run them up our driveway and then along a fence-line. Sheep can be somewhat easy to shepherd, so I figured that we would be able to keep them pinned against the fence and moving in the correct direction. Other than one little run through the woods in another direction, things pretty much went as planned.

Once the sheep found the hole in the fence (temporary gate) they eagerly went on in to the new pasture. Enticed by the lush, green grass, there was no stopping them from heading the right way then.

While we made some risky decisions, they were at least calculated and we controlled a few of the variables. Eventually we hope to have a better system in place, but we are making do for now. Thankfully, the sheep were only on the loose when we let them out, and they made it safely to the new pasture! For the time being, this will be their home, and so far, they are enjoying it!