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Post by carolann on Feb 25, 2011 14:22:43 GMT
I thought it would be easier if I put all the pics on one thread so I will try and update it on a daily basis so you can see what is happening here on the farm. I have been out with the camera this morning and took some pics for you so here goes.  this is Spit and Spot my orphans, they are both girls and spots on the right.  this was born this morning  relaxing in the nursery pen  this one was born last night  mummies in waiting  and yet more  this one must be comfy sat like that as she has been like that for about 3 hours now.  some of the ones fetched down from the moors yesterday Well thats it for now but if anything happens I shall be back, thanks for looking in. |
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Post by MamIDdau on Feb 25, 2011 14:37:16 GMT
Awwwww I want the lambs!!
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 25, 2011 15:14:39 GMT
Carolann, you work your socks off over lambing but what a thing to have a hand in....looking after all those Mums and their lambs.
Please may I have Spit and Spot? ;D
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Post by snowowl on Feb 25, 2011 16:26:04 GMT
They are sooo cute CA hope the weather is holding out for you. Great pics.  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Feb 25, 2011 16:39:16 GMT
Oh My you are a busy woman how do you do it
Are the lambs and sheep bred for their wool?
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Feb 25, 2011 17:12:02 GMT
AW.....double aaawwww....... ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 25, 2011 18:11:33 GMT
Those little lambs are adorable. Thanks for posting Carol especially when you are up to your eyes. The temperature is ment to take a big dip next week they say on gardeners question time today. Just thought I'd warn you.
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Post by Tig on Feb 26, 2011 2:14:57 GMT
They are just soooooooooo cute Want to give them all a tuddle, even the Mommys  How many lambs have been born so far? I read that you were bringing a lot more ewes down to the shed. (Barbara - you found the mint sauce yet?) x Tig |
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Post by Amber on Feb 26, 2011 8:54:24 GMT
I love this time of year when the lambs are starting to appear. No sign of any here yet. Meant to ask you where abouts in the Pennines are you?
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Post by Dutchy on Feb 26, 2011 10:37:55 GMT
OMG what an amount of work but also what a job that is sooooo worth the effort. You have me drooling. But I know for sure I only want to tickle the lambs and leave all else to you  |
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Post by Barbara on Feb 26, 2011 13:46:21 GMT
Mint sauce and roast tatties ready and waiting Tig... ;D
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Post by Missredhead on Feb 26, 2011 18:02:02 GMT
Aren't they sweet......How many heads of sheep do you have before the lambs are born?
You have my undying admiration for the job that you do...
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Post by carolann on Feb 27, 2011 8:39:47 GMT
No lambs yesterday but there was lots to do as OH and No1 son decided to muck some of the pens out. We had visitors in the afternoon as a friend of ours fetched their 2 grandaughter up to look around the farm, 1 is 3 and the other is 7 so they where holding Spit and Spot and having their photo taken then they where going from shed to shed looking at all the sheep then onto the horses where the youngest was a bit scared seeing as they where soooo big, she was a right little chatter box till then. They live in South Wales and their mother died of Cancer just over 12 months ago. It was lovely to see the girls doing so well their dad is doing a great job fetching them up. Then another couple came with their grandson who was thrilled to bits with the lambs. Another friend rolled up with 2 Pink wooly dog coats for the orphans and insited on having a pic of them in them Spot was not happy about it at all but she got her pic and the coats are under the bench now  she means well but Oh said there was no way he would let anyone outside see them in the coats as he would be the laughing stock of the area. This morning there has been 1 birth overnight. We have about 700 head of sheep Missy but not all of them will lamb I think there are about 12 which are barren out of the whole lot which is very good. Some of them may lose them giving birth but we shall have to see what happens in the coming weeks so  its not a lot of them. Amber we are on the west side of the Saddleworth moors the M62 runs at the back of some of our land. It looks like it will be a slow day again I wish they would get on with it I think they need shaking up some to get them going. I dont think OH will try and get some lambing earlier next year as it is dragging and the season is long enough as it is. Barbara I have shouted Mint Sauce at them but it dont work  they are still holding on to them. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 27, 2011 9:14:27 GMT
Sounds like another eventful day at your farm Carol. How sad about the little ones loosing their Mother but great to hear they are doing well. I laughed when I read about the coats for the lambs, I'd love to have seen the pics. |
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 27, 2011 18:39:27 GMT
You'll have to be getting coats for your border collies next Carolann! ;D Can't have them left out.
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Post by Missredhead on Feb 27, 2011 19:15:28 GMT
Wow...thats a lot of sheep...... Do you sell them for wool or the stuff that goes with mint sauce? |
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Post by Amber on Feb 27, 2011 19:39:03 GMT
No lambs yesterday but there was lots to do as OH and No1 son decided to muck some of the pens out. We had visitors in the afternoon as a friend of ours fetched their 2 grandaughter up to look around the farm, 1 is 3 and the other is 7 so they where holding Spit and Spot and having their photo taken then they where going from shed to shed looking at all the sheep then onto the horses where the youngest was a bit scared seeing as they where soooo big, she was a right little chatter box till then. They live in South Wales and their mother died of Cancer just over 12 months ago. It was lovely to see the girls doing so well their dad is doing a great job fetching them up. Then another couple came with their grandson who was thrilled to bits with the lambs. Another friend rolled up with 2 Pink wooly dog coats for the orphans and insited on having a pic of them in them Spot was not happy about it at all but she got her pic and the coats are under the bench now she means well but Oh said there was no way he would let anyone outside see them in the coats as he would be the laughing stock of the area. This morning there has been 1 birth overnight. We have about 700 head of sheep Missy but not all of them will lamb I think there are about 12 which are barren out of the whole lot which is very good. Some of them may lose them giving birth but we shall have to see what happens in the coming weeks so its not a lot of them. Amber we are on the west side of the Saddleworth moors the M62 runs at the back of some of our land. It looks like it will be a slow day again I wish they would get on with it I think they need shaking up some to get them going. I dont think OH will try and get some lambing earlier next year as it is dragging and the season is long enough as it is. Barbara I have shouted Mint Sauce at them but it dont work they are still holding on to them. A bit "wild and woollie" then i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/tongue.gif |
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Post by carolann on Feb 28, 2011 8:20:51 GMT
Yep wild and woolie but it can also be beautiful when the sun shines. Busy day bedding down all the girls yesterday but no more lambs except that friend who we got Spit and Spot from rang up he had a Ewe who was very skinny and she had given birth to 2 lovely girls and didnt want anythiing to do with them so now I have 2 more babies to look after but they are on the bottle till later today when they will be introduced to the other 2. Not sure if any have lambed this morning as it was a midnight when I got to bed so I have had a little lie in this morning but the milk is warming for the 2 new ones so I will get down there and feed them shortly.
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 28, 2011 9:03:56 GMT
It's a cafe you're running there for the little lambs Carolann. :)Hope your day goes well.
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Post by Auricula on Feb 28, 2011 13:26:39 GMT
Aww Carolanne, thanks sooo much for the piccys  I definitely want a couple................and they wouldn't have to fear mint sauce as you know I'm a veggie!! ;D ;D |
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Post by carolann on Mar 1, 2011 8:56:11 GMT
Welcome back A. we only had 1 lamb yesterday and I didnt put the new girls with the others as the smallest is not standing up very well yet and Ididnt want it to be on its own. Not been down yet to feed them as yesterday they both seemed to be still sleepy when I went to feed them so I'm leaving it a bit later this morning. OH has just come in saying that the one which sits up may be lambing so he has gone off again to check on it. I'm going to make breakfast so I'll be back later with another update for you all.
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 1, 2011 9:08:30 GMT
this was born this morning What a lovely pic Carolann, a proud looking mum and baby  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 2, 2011 11:40:36 GMT
this was born this morning What a lovely pic Carolann, a proud looking mum and baby ...and me - love it..  RF |
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Post by Sunnygardener on Mar 2, 2011 11:50:18 GMT
Awwwww aren't they so sweet  |
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Post by Auricula on Mar 2, 2011 12:29:52 GMT
Aww...gorgeous  |
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Post by purplejulia on Mar 2, 2011 13:10:04 GMT
Thanks for posting the lambikins Carolann. They are so cute when they are little. Well deserved nomination.
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Post by carolann on Mar 2, 2011 16:07:41 GMT
Thank you for the noms ladies. Today has been a very sad day here little Jo passed away during the night not sure why or anything but she didnt even have half of her normal milk last night and she was very shaky when I picked her up, OH said that her and her sister where Prem babies so she may have not formed inside properly but I did get a pic of her  this is her sister  she is OK but a little small so I have to feed her on the bottle to make sure she gets some milk in her, I cannot leave her on her own so I have put her in the pen with the other 2. There have been 2 births today and one was right old struggle as the lambs head was right back and OH had to get in there and pull it forward then he lost the feet but he got it out after 30mins and its OK and mother is licking it, not sure what sex it is yet. Well thats it for today. |
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 2, 2011 16:33:10 GMT
Oh bless her Carolann - what a dear little thing.
Glad her sister has some company.
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Post by Auricula on Mar 2, 2011 23:55:28 GMT
Hope there's no more sad events Carolann. Hope the babies all thrive
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Post by carolann on Mar 3, 2011 8:52:40 GMT
We had our first set of twins at tea time yesterday and 2 more singles, nothing so far this morning so I'll start to make breakfast after doing this then get cracking on the feeding run.
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she means well but Oh said there was no way he would let anyone outside see them in the coats as he would be the laughing stock of the area. This morning there has been 1 birth overnight. We have about 700 head of sheep Missy but not all of them will lamb I think there are about 12 which are barren out of the whole lot which is very good. Some of them may lose them giving birth but we shall have to see what happens in the coming weeks so 
they are still holding on to them.
