Sheep Dyed Orange In Mull In Scotland?
Something is not right on the tiny island of Mull in
Scotland my sauces at Molly Media inform me. One farmer has resorted to a
makeover with a difference in a bid to stop sheep rustling. He thought up this eye catching solution after thieves pinched as many as 200 of his sheep and gives us some ‘sheep thrill’s at
the same time. The ‘shear’ bare faced cheek of the thieves fleecing the
neighbourhood. Using a vivid imagination and some dye, the sheep have been given
a colourful orange rinse. Is that where all the surplus fake tan has been
going? The non-toxic dye does the sheep no harm and eventually wears off with
no side effects for the animals. Maybe baarrmy but the future is sure bright
for these sheep and those are some coats to dye for! Being easy to distinguish
the farmer felt it was easier for him and his neighbours to keep a beady eye out
for thieves. They sure are ewe-nique and talk about pulling the wool over the criminals eyes or is it bleating the competition? Ewe've got to be joking we
hear you say but this is apparently an old farmers trick used in winter so the
sheep can be seen in the snow! Perfect I’ve been trying to buy an orange dog
coat for years. What a yarn, but It's all wool round the needle to me. What
colour would you dye the sheep?
If you missed it yesterday was Dogton Abbey episode 2.
If you missed it yesterday was Dogton Abbey episode 2.
Orange sheep? Hmmm... Would've been nice for Halloween. They may be easier to distinguish but I think it's kinda weird...
ReplyDeleteCotton
We are sure that farmer will be able to see his ginger sheep from a mile away!
ReplyDeleteDip Bridge and Elliot x
Sheep in Australia are sometimes orange....because of the red soil.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
You can make orange jumpers!
ReplyDeleteWe think that's a brilliant idea! As for the colour, we probably would have chosen purple. :D
ReplyDeleteWell as long as it doesnt hurt the sheep, Ive seen people dye their dogs pink for breast cancer awareness and Im not really a fan but if it doesnt hurt the dog.
ReplyDeleteAs for your question about shops here because of the storm, they are open all though some are closed. Now about 80%of our community has power. Thankfully we have bikes and live in an urban area becaue there is a HUGE gas shortage problem and massive lines at the tanks. Another storm is coming wednesday so that has people scared. I dont think it will be nearly as bad but it will hinder recovery efforts
urban hounds
cool idea, mom want's an orange sweater :o) I think green sheeps could be funny, no one would see them in a meadow ;o)
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine how much work that must have taken! Wow!
ReplyDeleteSam
Prolly light purple, BOL!
ReplyDeleteLovies, Miss Mindy
Hmmmm....my favorite color is PINK. I would make them HOT PINK!
ReplyDeleteMolly
ReplyDeleteAre you sure they are wolves in orange peels?
MOL
Hugs madi
Hi Molly, that so cool, orange sheep do they come in any other colours? prehaps the theives will come out in a new range swag bags in fetching black and white stripe! Easy to carry off. I would like to the multi colour sheep then when I knitted a jumper I would'nt have to change the yarn.
ReplyDeleteI think that's a great idea. I think I'd go all out and do a tie-dye look!
ReplyDeleteBetter watch it Molly - U say u want an orange coat? That farmer mite just git a hold of u an'dye u orange. Hmmmm - now we Beaglebratz wunder what your mom wood think 'boutz that - an orange Molly the Wally! Oh my!
ReplyDeleteShiloh'n The DIVA Shasta
Oh yeah, we think a purple sheep wood b good.
ReplyDeleteS'n S
I'd tye dye them. That would be far out.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Goose
Oh choice hey, how about blue, it's so nice and warm and makes for great snuggles!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals
Susie & Bites
Pees; Bites is really wraped up in the soap opera story!
BOL! I like Goose's idea! Have a great Tuesday Molly!
ReplyDeleteNow that they are Orange, the farmers would want me as a sheep dog :) Have a warm day Molly, it'z freezing.. xx00xx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
I think those sheeps are beautiful that is one smart farmer!
ReplyDeletestella rose
that is too cute! i hope it works for him!
ReplyDeleteThat is a clever but very strange way to stop people from sheep rustling fur sure! I wonder what the sheep thought of being dyed?
ReplyDeleteOur Lady would dye them blue. She loves blue! happy Tuesday. Lee and Phod
ReplyDeleteThis post made me laugh a lot Molly - I have an absolute obsession with tartan - so tartan sheep!
ReplyDeleteMy dear friends! I am so late for I started my morning rather late....OK, this is great, JUST FABULOUS! I would dye my sheep AQUA BLUE! Molly, you are the maven of the media, that is FOR SURE!!!
ReplyDeleteWe would like to dye them dark blue cuz we like that color!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Ewe-nique for sure. Molly, you sure do have a super way with words. You always make us smile.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
We love this! We'd go for bright blue, or maybe neon lime green (but just because that's the color of our favorite crinkle ball toy). Great photo! Purrs...
ReplyDeleteThe sheepies must feel pretty stylish for Halloween and Thanksgiving! Maybe they can go red and green for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots,
Mitch and Molly
That's a lot of Ewe!
ReplyDeleteI wud dye them Bright Red! I love RED! *wiggle wiggle*
Seriously,
Stig
What a lark - oh, sorry, they're sheep. You really are very funny :D with all your play on words. Dog gone it you're good!
ReplyDeleteThose sure are some funky orange sheep!
ReplyDeleteNo way!! Moms not happy she likes taking photos of hills and if there was any orange sheep she'd have to photo shop them off!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week
See Yea George xxx
They certainly are eye-catching! Wrigs doesn't have a color preference, but I thing they'd look stylish in turquoise blue.
ReplyDeleteSusan and Wrigs
Até que a ovelha ficou bonitinha nessa cor laranja, super fashion!!! kkkkkkk
ReplyDeleteBeijos Molly e tudo de bom *-*
It looks like those sheep are celebrating Halloween. . . or the San Francisco Giants baseball team World Series win.
ReplyDeleteLove Noodles
Molly....
ReplyDeleteIf only I were as clever and witty as you!! You're a genius with all of these puns!! ;)
Red. I would dye my sheep red. My favorite color!! Hee, hee, hee.... ;op
Love, Raelyn.... And Rose, my BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE "Mystery Dog"!!
They do draw attention orange sheep. Asta would really love them since orange is her favorite color. I probably would tie dye them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a friend
Sweet William The Scot
Hmmm, I wonder whether our blogger friend, the Knights Shelties has any orange sheep. Do you think they are good for making orange marmalade?
ReplyDeleteHi Molly!
ReplyDeleteOrange sheeps?? Seriously?
That's very interesting... great post Molly!
André Moreiras
Passos Caninos
Great idea on the farmer's behalf. We love the orange colour. Maybe they could be all rainbow coloured like a box of smarties. Thanks for the laugh today sweetie pie. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
ReplyDeleteMolly, you always cover the best stories! I like Easy's idea of camouflage:-)
ReplyDeleteI think that orange sheep is a great idea to deter thieves!
ReplyDeleteThey look radioactive!
ReplyDeleteBOL! What a 'bright' idea :) I wonder if the dye changes their taste? ;)
ReplyDeleteBe-ewe-tifully done my dear Molly :)
Waggin at ya,
Roo