Curry Oaks Ranch

05/21/2026

‼️Wethers Available‼️

January & February lambs. Sired by Behind Enemy Lines. Will be perfect for fall/spring shows. Priced to move!

05/12/2026

Breeding season is in full swing and we’re working on our largest fall set to date. Sires include Behind Enemy Lines and Thank Me Later!
October will be here soon!

05/05/2026

Exciting results from the Spokane Junior Livestock Show! Congratulations Laila Sargent!

“Dottie”

🏆 Reserve Supreme Breeding Ewe
Behind Enemy Lines x “Sister” Hobbs (Quicksilver)
Placed by Zerbach Club Lambs

05/01/2026

Laila Sargent and Dottie had a great weekend at the 208 Qualifier! Thank you to everyone involved in getting them to the backdrop!

“Dottie”
Ring A - Reserve Champion Natural Ewe
Ring B - 3rd Overall Natural Ewe

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🧬 Behind Enemy Lines x “Sister” Hobbs (Quicksilver)
Raised and retained by us
Placed by Zerbach Club Lambs

04/23/2026

Good feeding tips. ⬇️ Always include hay in your show lamb’s 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!)

03/27/2026

‼️Exciting results out of Texas‼️

Angelina County Fair

“Smokey”
4th overall market lamb
Reserve in class
🧬 Navajo x “Bertha” donor
Shown by Ledger Rice
Placed by Robert Cole

Congratulations to all involved in getting this lamb to the backdrop!

03/24/2026

‼️Private Treaty January wethers available‼️

🧬Behind Enemy Lines

Eligible for The Show Reno

PM for more information.

03/22/2026

Thank you to the buyers and bidders at The Pursuit Lamb and Goat Sale! Good luck with your new projects. We had a great time visiting with all the buyers and breeders yesterday and look forward to next years sale. Also, Thank You to Alissa LaNae Foreman for organizing this great event and Jake Cheechov for the excellent auctioneer work.

01/22/2026

📢 Barn is OPEN!! If you’re looking for November/December born lambs for your June or later fair, contact us today. All lambs will be sold private treaty. PM or call/text 541.784.6985.

01/17/2026

Sale order for Saturday Night Live Lamb Sale.

⌚️ 6pm

https://www.sconlinesales.com/Bids/AuctionsListing/45167

Online bidding at cci.live