Noble Ridge Ranch Club Lambs

05/29/2026

Congratulations Callie Kostman!

FFA Supreme Female
Jackson County Spring Fair
Sired by Little Tough Guy

05/25/2026

Oregon Spring Classic kicked off this Memorial Day weekend.

Brooke McKinley
Grand Champion Ewe
Champion Blackface Ewe
Landman x Suzy
Raised by Noble Ridge
Purchased from the Sheep and Sip Sale

Harper Crawford with Emily Huse
Champion Whiteface Ewe
Sired by No Returns
Raised by Noble Ridge

Harper Crawford
Champion Natural
Sired by Cocky Rocky
Raised by Johnston Club Lambs
Owned by Noble Ridge

05/22/2026

The arrival of the blue container can mean only one thing, its breeding day! Please send us all your positive baby thoughts!

05/11/2026

*Sold*
Yearling registered Dorset ram available!
Twice The Ice x Candy Paint

04/23/2026

Some really good food for thought here. We highly encourage feeding a good amount of hay in our show lambs diet.

Gary was very excited this morning to be part of this hay discussion!

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Understanding that many show families are not from livestock production backgrounds, I think this is a valuable discussion….

When we first receive an animal in, they are on full “free choice” hay for at least a week or so until they’ve settled in and acclimated to their surroundings. Age pending, this new structure for them can be quite different and very stressful.

This large “dodgeball size” handful of good clean grass hay is what we provide per sheep per feeding (twice a day). We give it to them once they finish their grain. On Sundays, we probably increase this amount by 2-3 times at least to fill them up when we skip the evening grain feeding. (We personally do not raise goats, but I understand this amount is probably double what they require.)

Some people will feed less.
Some people will feed more.
It’s only one piece to the puzzle and your goal is to find what works for you. 🧩

One thing to remember…. If your sheep have a hay belly at home, it. is. okay. That typically means their rumen is doing its job and they’re healthy and happy!

By the time you haul to a show, start your show feeding / drenching and pull back the hay (if applicable), they will have the rib shape they need to have for the ring.

Why hay? 👉🏻 Sheep & their other ruminant counterparts have 4 compartments in their stomach. When they eat long stem forges, it stimulates cud chewing, promotes saliva production (buffering ph in the rumen) and maintains a healthy gut microbiome.

What’s more… the actual texture and length of the forage “scratches” or stimulates the walls of the rumen. This step is essential for nutrient absorption. Fiber supplements help, but the actual length and texture of hay is important.

Added bonus ➡️ it actually helps prevent bloat by action as an anti-foaming agent in the digestive tract!

Things to be careful of…. Too much energy in your hay. I’ve had some people say to find the lowest quality but still clean grass hay they will eat. Alfalfa can be a little risky from a frothy bloat standpoint and also providing excess nutrients since we’re relying on their grain / concentrate diet for that.

If you have other tips or food for thought on the hay front, drop them in ⤵️

Always willing to help guide you in the right direction if you prefer sending a private message!

(Disclaimer… I am NOT an animal nutritionist! I do have a degree in Animal Sciences from a LONG time ago 😉 and worked in the nutrition field for several years but most of my thoughts and advice are derived from trial and error of raising livestock!)

04/11/2026

*Sold*
Seeking new barn, yearling registered Dorset ram. Twice The Ice x Candy Paint. Message for more info.

04/10/2026

Sheep exercised ✔️
Dog exercised ✔️
Sage loves her sheep working job!

04/08/2026

*Sold*
Wether Available!
Born 1/24/26
Little Tough Guy x Ehler 2214(Prada x Mr. Majestic)
Tons of shape, great underline and easy to prop up.
Can deliver to UVJC

04/02/2026

Today's agenda! Ewe vaccinations ✔️✔️

04/01/2026

*Sold*
Buddy or Peewee wether available. Not a dwarf but not real big either. Could be fun to play with in the light weight division, but I would not count on him to make it for a county fair minimum weight and priced accordingly.