The Woolly Patchwork Sheep Sanctuary

The November newsletter from the Woolly Patchwork Sheep Sanctuary describes a quiet, albeit beautiful autumn at the Welsh sanctuary, mitigated by COVID-19. The sanctuary has prepared for winter, providing ample feed and bedding for the sheep. There’s mention of a few health issues among the animals, notably a glaucoma issue in a sheep named Kiss.… Read more

At the Woolly Patchwork Sheep Sanctuary, the summer was hectic with annual sheep shearing headed by Ned, catering specifically to fleece color groups. Two Gotland sheep, Kiss and Kohl, joined the Sanctuary. Sheep health management included dealing with flystrike and a sheep’s thyroid tumor. On a sad note, a 16-year old sheep named Fern passed… Read more

Bleatings from the Woolly Patchwork Sheep Sanctuary Gosh! It will soon be the end of May!! The Sanctuary family continues to grow, so a big welcome to all the new members. This year has flown by in a bit of a blur for me so far. Those of you who’ve followed the Sanctuary for a… Read more

The Woolly Patchwork Sheep Sanctuary welcomed new members during a challenging winter marked by heavy frosts, storms, and snowfall. Despite the conditions, they managed to keep the sheep healthy and comfortable. Sadly, one sheep named Choccie passed away. Their social media activities and fundraising initiatives helped keep spirits high. The author, despite the current rain-soaked… Read more

Elder ewes are staying indoors at night, while the younger ones should remain outdoor until late December. Despite a poor harvest this year, the sanctuary prepared with ample straw and haylage supplies and established feed blocks for winter. The sanctuary also weathered early stormy weather and a brief second COVID-19 lockdown. New members joined the… Read more