a girl a crook and lambs tales

The sheep arrived eight months ago - eight shetland ewes and one little boy wether. Soon they were joined by another eight ewes from a friends flock. Thomas the tup was purchased and introduced to the ladies in November. We now join the story here as the first of the little ones arrive and I start my journey on a long steep learning curve.

Wednesday, 2 May 2012



Well at last these two girls arrived yesterday and were turned out into the field today. It's amazing how quickly they grow. Here's a picture of the first lamb to arrive now nearly five weeks old.




Isn't she huge, and the others are catching up fast. Once they have all delivered I'll need to decide what to do as we can't keep them all. The field will hold thirty sheep comfortably. Two boys already have a home - they are off to Chesters to keep their owners grass short. We may need to retire some of the ewes but there is plenty time to decide.