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Post by carolann on Apr 17, 2011 7:37:37 GMT
Well we is on the last 100 to lamb so its slowing down some at last, I have 5 little ones in the foster pens and the 3 bigger ones which is not bad really seeing as it can be up to 17 orphans, I will take the camera down today and take some pics of them for the last time till they are waened and outside. The bigger ones are running riot when they are let out as usual George was sulking the other day as his tail dropped off but he was back on form last night. It was very quiet around the farm last night as almost all of the older ones where put back on the moors ;D I said goodbye and see you in June when they come down again for clipping and dipping. Back is holding out as is the rest of me, right I better make a start on the breakfast before we start on the rabble talk to you soon.
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 17, 2011 7:45:51 GMT
Poor George - must be a shock to have your tail drop off  Sounds like you are nearly there Carolann - what a relief - you'll be able to get out in your garden. |
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Post by Auricula on Apr 17, 2011 8:26:25 GMT
Couple of questions if you don't mind Carolann - how old are the sheep when they first lamb? Do they produce lambs every year? How old are the babies before they go into the fields/moors? Hope all goes well with the last 100  |
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Post by carolann on Apr 27, 2011 9:08:23 GMT
Well lambings almost over for another year  we are down to the last 20 or so and I have some time to do the garden and catch up with things in there. Auricula the sheep are 2yrs old when they first lamb and yes they can have a lamb every year, the babies going on the moor well that depends on how big and strong they are if we are not sure they stay down home till we are some have been born outside and all we have done is to catch, rubber and mark them. Well I think thats it for this year but I will keep in up-dated on how Poppy, George, Ginny, Tiny Tim and his little girlfriend are doing throughout the year. Thanks to all for sharing the season with us on the farm.  |
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Post by Auricula on Apr 27, 2011 18:11:42 GMT
No... thank YOU Carolann, for taking the time and trouble to update us ( and put up with my daft questions) Bless you all |
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 27, 2011 18:42:54 GMT
Thank you Carolann - it's been really interesting reading your updates and you've been so busy but you've kept on posting! |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 8, 2011 8:13:50 GMT
I've enjoyed reading about life with the lambs Carol. Thanks a lot for keeping on with your posts even 'tho I'm sure you were up to your eyes. |
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Post by carolann on May 8, 2011 8:58:56 GMT
We put the last 6 ewes outside in the paddock yesterday and this morning there is a lamb it looks very healthy so it will stay outside.
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Post by Jasmine on May 8, 2011 9:05:51 GMT
Was that a surprise Carolann or did you know there was another lamb to come?
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