Flock Share - Weekly Board
Weekly Board - 20-week recurring subscription.
Once a flock share is purchased (https://www.redbelleridge.com/store/p/sheep-flock-share), the share owner also must pay the weekly board and thus is entitled to either a quart of raw sheep's milk per week (1/2 share) or a ½ gallon of raw sheep’s milk per week (full share). Wool will also be available to flock owners at shearing time.
The diet of the sheep will be New Country Organics brand sheep grain given only at milking and access to fresh pasture given 24/7 throughout the spring and summer and un-sprayed grass hay or Chaffhaye when adequate fresh forage is not available.
In order to purchase this item, you must also purchase at least a Flock Share.
This is a recurring weekly charge for the cost to care for the the flock. Once you sign up, the charge will continue for 20 weeks from that date.
Once you have purchased your flock share and weekly milk subscription, we will schedule an appointment to go over the details and sign your herd share agreement during your first herd share pickup. Milk pickup times are flexible and we will work with you to find a schedule/meet-up time that works for both parties.
Weekly Board - 20-week recurring subscription.
Once a flock share is purchased (https://www.redbelleridge.com/store/p/sheep-flock-share), the share owner also must pay the weekly board and thus is entitled to either a quart of raw sheep's milk per week (1/2 share) or a ½ gallon of raw sheep’s milk per week (full share). Wool will also be available to flock owners at shearing time.
The diet of the sheep will be New Country Organics brand sheep grain given only at milking and access to fresh pasture given 24/7 throughout the spring and summer and un-sprayed grass hay or Chaffhaye when adequate fresh forage is not available.
In order to purchase this item, you must also purchase at least a Flock Share.
This is a recurring weekly charge for the cost to care for the the flock. Once you sign up, the charge will continue for 20 weeks from that date.
Once you have purchased your flock share and weekly milk subscription, we will schedule an appointment to go over the details and sign your herd share agreement during your first herd share pickup. Milk pickup times are flexible and we will work with you to find a schedule/meet-up time that works for both parties.
Weekly Board - 20-week recurring subscription.
Once a flock share is purchased (https://www.redbelleridge.com/store/p/sheep-flock-share), the share owner also must pay the weekly board and thus is entitled to either a quart of raw sheep's milk per week (1/2 share) or a ½ gallon of raw sheep’s milk per week (full share). Wool will also be available to flock owners at shearing time.
The diet of the sheep will be New Country Organics brand sheep grain given only at milking and access to fresh pasture given 24/7 throughout the spring and summer and un-sprayed grass hay or Chaffhaye when adequate fresh forage is not available.
In order to purchase this item, you must also purchase at least a Flock Share.
This is a recurring weekly charge for the cost to care for the the flock. Once you sign up, the charge will continue for 20 weeks from that date.
Once you have purchased your flock share and weekly milk subscription, we will schedule an appointment to go over the details and sign your herd share agreement during your first herd share pickup. Milk pickup times are flexible and we will work with you to find a schedule/meet-up time that works for both parties.
Herd Share Ownership Agreement with Red Belle Ridge, LLC
Red Belle Ridge, LLC, hereinafter known as “Red Belle Ridge” or “RBR”, sells a 6-month share(s) of the RBR sheep flock for $40 per share and enters into a boarding agreement with you, the Share Owner.
Share of the Herd/Flock The Red Belle Ridge Farm sheep flock is currently located at 676 Romey Campbell Rd. Ellenboro, NC 28040. Each share is roughly equal to 1/4th of a sheep, but ownership is a fraction of the actual herd. Total shares = all milking ewes x 4. For example, if there are 10 adult ewes then there are 40 shares and the Share Owner owns 1/40th of the herd.
Boarding Agreement Share Owner agrees to pay a 20 week boarding fee of $40 per share. This covers the cost of feed, fencing, pasture maintenance, veterinary care, husbandry, milking, milk handling, and any other expenses incurred in the maintenance of the RBR sheep flock. Should milking season continue past the 20 weeks initially projected, share owners may elect to continue receiving weekly milk or can discontinue, their choice. RBR will notify share owners when the 20 week initial term is complete if additional weeks are available.
Share Owner is entitled to their full share or half share of the milk produced by the RBR flock. A full share is roughly equal to a half gallon of milk per week but may rarely be less due to unforeseen events. A half share is roughly equal to a quart of milk per week but may rarely be less due to unforeseen events. Additional quantities of milk can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis and only as available.
Share Owner is responsible for picking up their own milk from the established weekly or bi-weekly pick-up locations. Any shares that are not picked up within the times allowed, will be disposed of. In boarding the flock, RBR agrees to manage the flock for optimal health, safety, and production of the sheep, with quality of milk and sustainability of the flock being the primary goals.
The diet of the sheep will be New Country Organics brand sheep grain given only at milking and access to fresh pasture given 24/7 throughout the spring and summer and grass hay when adequate fresh forage is not available. RBR reserves the right to make dietary and medical decisions for the entire herd. Should any ewes need medication, they will be milked separate from the rest of the flock and their milk will be withheld and disposed of according to medication directions.
Red Belle Ridge, LLC owns the rams for breeding as well as the lambs. When a ewe lamb grows up, RBR can add her to the flock and thus increase the total shares or can replace an existing or deceased ewe to maintain the previous number of shares.
Red Belle Ridge, LLC reserves the right to change the boarding fee but must give a 90 day notice before increasing cost.
Red Belle Ridge, LLC will reassume ownership of shares that are 2 months delinquent on boarding fees.
If a herd owner would like to discontinue their ownership share(s) before the 20 week term is complete, they may do so with 7 days notice to RBR. If glass containers used for milk storage are not returned within 7 days of cancellation, the cost of those containers will be charged to the payment method on file.
Sale of Raw Milk - Share Owner and Red Belle Ridge, LLC understand that the sale of raw milk is forbidden by North Carolina Law and agree that no raw milk will be sold by either party.
Share Owner agrees that their share of raw milk produced by the RBR flock is for their own consumption.
Assumption of Risk - Share Owner understands that consuming raw milk is not recommended by the Center for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration, or the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Share Owner voluntarily assumes risks associated with consuming raw milk and assumes liability for any harm caused to anyone by drinking or handling raw milk that is in or has been in Share Owner's possession. Share Owner understands that entering farm property contains inherent risks to self and assumes responsibility for any harm to self incurred on farm property. Share Owner is held responsible for any willful or accidental damage to sheep or farm property that they may cause by entering farm property unsupervised. Please stay back from all electrified fencing. Do not enter gates (open or closed), pastures or the barn unless invited.
By agreeing to these terms, Share Owner releases Red Belle Rdige, LLC, its agents, and farm landowners from any liability for any harm or loss caused by handling or consuming milk from the RBR flock or from entering the farm property.
By agreeing to these terms, we will begin boarding services and fees immediately.
