http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/ Soay Sheep Breeders Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:06:19 GMT l.schacherer@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3167 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3167 Hi! What a coincidence - I just washed a batch this weekend. I do have some fleece collected and available, some washed, some still "in the grease". Do you Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:20:40 GMT Tracy Teed http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3166 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3166 I have some at the local mill. I havent picked it up yet and as this is my first go around with wool, I have no idea what it is worth. It has a lot of vm but Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:07:05 GMT mystic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3165 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3165 My name is Rowan, I live in Northeast Ohio. I am a handspinner and weaver, and do a lot of demonstrations with the SCA and other historical re-creation Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:38:15 GMT Chickie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3163 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3163 Good description Rio. I am in default of my certification right now because the vet lives an hour from here and my sheep are in a brush section of land where Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:44:15 GMT brigala http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3162 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3162 Yes, that sounds like a pain in the tushie. I was only responding about the US program. It is entirely cost-free for us. Inspections are free. Tags are free. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:37:06 GMT RIO BATES http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3161 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3161 re "I actually appreciate the free visit from the vet each year. He's always happy to answer general questions for me". That sounds awesome -but I think Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:01:53 GMT brigala http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3160 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3160 ... Actually, the voluntary program does require a yearly vet inspection. I actually appreciate the free visit from the vet each year. He's always happy to Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:44:27 GMT Chickie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3159 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3159 I certainly have no problem with using OFP as a registry, the service that Steve and Priscilla provide is exemplary, I was just under the impression, that that Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:36:16 GMT Chickie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3158 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3158 I have to agree that we need a registry. It is hard when you are selling them-"oh yes, they are all pure bred, and registrable...if there was a registry..." I Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:26:57 GMT vloca2000 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3157 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3157 Priscilla, I am amazed with what you and Steve have done so far with out asking for any compensation.Your work is above and beyond words! I am happy with the Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:21:17 GMT Claudia Pettis http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3156 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3156 I do hope everyone mentioned what a great service you are doing Priscilla and Salt Marsh, and be greatful for the hours and thought and timeless consideration Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:05:51 GMT ppw160 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3155 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3155 [this is a long message - sorry] Like everyone else, Steve and I are following the latest discussion of "registration" with interest and thought it might be Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:54:36 GMT Heirloom Heritage Farms http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3154 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3154 I agree... There also seems to be a wide variety of opinions regarding a registry... whether or not one is even needed.  Steve would have to be handsomely Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:41:42 GMT Heirloom Heritage Farms http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3153 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3153 Since the Scrapie program is a voluntary thing, it is a personal choice on whether or not someone "should" participate.  Personally, I do not participate in Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:34:24 GMT vloca2000 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3152 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoaySheepBreeders/message/3152 If everyone with Soay is participating in the Scrapie program (which they should be) each animal does have a unique number - The premise ID and the animal