The Campbell-Hansmire sheep are thriving on the desert in Eastern Utah near Cisco. Under the management and eye of Julie Hansmire and her crew the sheep have been to the shearing corrals to see the shearing crews with their wagons and wool balers. This necessary rite of spring is essential for the sheep’s health and well-being. Bred for quality, Julie’s Merino ewes yield quality fleeces that will ultimately find their way into fine woolen textiles.
Shearing the Campbell-Hansmire sheep – photo courtesy of Julie Hansmire
The ewes started lambing around April 10th keeping Julie and her crew busy. They keep the sheep on fresh feed and watch over the ewes and newborn lambs. During the lambing season they’ll see around 100 ewes lamb each day.
a herder’s found a lamb in need . . . . photo courtesy of Julie Hansmire
Lots of lambs are sorted out here as they are processed and readied for the summer ahead. Soon they’ll head westward to the high county around Wolcott, Colorado where they’ll spend the summer.
Big, open spaces, good feed and watchful guardians make for quality sheep on the foot and in the wool. These Merino sheep will give the contestants at Meeker a real challenge in September. Tough and independent, their a product of their environment and good animal husbandry practices. It’s always a treat to see these photos and follow the migratory journey these range sheep take during the year. A special thanks to Julie for sharing the photos and bringing her sheep to the Meeker Classic.
