OK Acres Shetlands: Winter has finally arrived in Wisconsin!

Friday, February 24, 2012

Winter has finally arrived in Wisconsin!

Posted by Kelly Bartels

That which angers us, controls us.

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thecrazysheepladyFebruary 24, 2012
Um, it would be our LACK of snow that's angering me. I'm too despondent about it to be controlled though ;-). Pretty!
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Laura Hauss-MaulbetschFebruary 25, 2012
Love the photos especially the header with all the kids lined up. Like traffic...very beautiful pics!
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Motto: He who angers you, controls you.

About us

We live close to the IL/WI border, almost perfectly centered in the state. Our farm is 4 miles west of Monroe, WI and tucked back off the main road in a peaceful little valley.

We are home to a flock of Purebred Shetland sheep, 1 alpacas, 2 llamas, 3 horses, a flock of laying hens, a couple Maremma guardian dogs, our house dog, Tess, 2 house cats and 2 angora rabbits.

We strive to raise all our animals using as little chemical input as we can manage, and part of our goal for the herd is to breed towards parasite resistance. All of our animals are treated with respect, kindness and love, and are free to graze and roam our pastures. Our main focus is on fiber animals, but horses are my first love, so we do a lot of trail riding as well.

Having a connection with the food, fiber and meat we raise is something that holds great value for my husband and myself, as well as making sure that the animals in our care are treated with kindness no matter where their journey may lead.

My focus for my Shetlands is to raise, soft, silky, fine-fleeced animals without disregarding conformation and temperament. We maintain a polled line of Registered Purebred Shetland sheep.

I do sell some of my fiber, roving and yarn and have a limited number of Shetland pelts for sale. I am an avid knitter, and have just recently begun to spin and now addicted to that as well. Life is quite simply.......perfect!

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Winter has finally arrived in Wisconsin!

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Mike and I

Raised beds & chickens coops

Kerrin

Sheltering Pines Bug

Alpacas

Cookie and Dolly

Earflap hat

Prairie shawl

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