In Concert

This post doesn't really have anything to do with sheep...but it does have to do with life here at the Coderlambian home - things we do outside of the ewe-niverse!

On Sunday, May 19th, I soloed with the Oregon Pro Arte Youth Chamber Orchestra. This was my 6th and final year in the orchestra.

I love this song. Kol Nidrei is a based on melodies sung during Jewish services on the High Holy Days. This song is a declaration made by Jews on the eve of Yom Kippur - asking for atonement and for forgiveness for any vows that have been broken. What a blessing that Christ has made all atonement for all of us!

So, without further adieu, here is Kol Nidrei by Max Bruch:

Rachel: editor of The Coderlambian

A Morning of Sheep

Today, we started a new practice. It has been super warm here, and the lambs haven't been eating as much at midday as they ought.

This is our feeding procedure. We put a handful of two different grains into a bowl and mix it up. We then pour in a water mixture we have made that contains probiotics and electrolytes.

Before we feed them, we do some training with them so that they can perform better in the show ring. Our last exercise is having them walk to their feed. They must obey and not lead you. When they do enter the ring, you want them to not get nervous and to trust you. Adding water/liquid to their feed helps them to stay hydrated and it even helps them look better for the ring.





Once they have done a good job practicing, we reward them with their delicious feed.



This happens again 10 hours later. Don't worry, we won't post about that feeding time. :)



Rachel: editor of The Coderlambian