Wednesday 20 April 2011

It's all over


12 Ewes have given birth to a total of 23 lambs, nearly a 200% lambing score which is pretty good. It's been great fun naming the lambs and everyone has an opinion as to each lamb so we have had to have a strict naming rota! We have Blackberry and Crumble, Max and Mango, Gordon and Gladys, Rosanne and Miss Moody and even a Napoleon. Every one of the sheep lambed without assistance and all are being perfect mothers........except one!
Lorna had twin ewe lambs but decided she only wanted one, "Safari", and so her sister "Forest Gump" came into our lives and is currently living in the garden/kitchen and receiving regular bottles from the many who are keen to feed her. The dogs  seem to have developed a crush, although they are a tad too jumpy for her at the moment. Also happy to take a stroll around with any passers by and guests are frequently found with Forest in tow. Fabulous sunshine means the grass is growing and every one is smiling. Long may it continue!

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