MSB Small Flock Committee Sponsored:

Spring Picnic & FREE Workshop

June 4, 2011 – Noon

Ugly Dog’s Farm
5185 N Washburn Road
Davison, Michigan  48423

 810-299-3417

 rich.fitz@charter.net

Topics Include:

• Flock Health – Dr. Heather Ludlam of Windswept Farms will discuss various sheep health concerns in order to help shepherds diagnose/treat/prevent common problems in their flocks.
• Fleece Characteristics – Letty Klein of Pine Lane Farm will talk with shepherds about various kinds of wool and what makes them unique.
• Nutrition – Cindy Cieciwa and Margaret Van Camp of Pitchfork Ranch will talk about their flock nutrition program.
• Wool Processing – Carol Densmore of Cross Wind Farm will teach various fiber processing techniques in this “hands on” session.

  Also Featuring:

•  Potluck Lunch – bring a dish to pass and enjoy talking with fellow shepherds and wool enthusiasts.
• Fiber Art – our latest spinning and weaving projects will be on display – check out a few of our floor looms! (bring your spinning wheel or YOUR woolen-wares to show off).
• Ugly Dog’s Farm Sheep – come and meet our purebred Natural Colored Merino, Clun Forest, and Border Cheviot sheep!

ALL ARE WELCOME!!! 
PLEASE JOIN US ON JUNE 4^th!!!

 Feel free to call or email for more information!