We have had four lambs born since Mar. 2nd. I want you to meet them!! 1st (Mar. 2)- Drumcliffe Duck (U of O)born to Holly II and August, 2nd Mar. 2) Drumcliffe Cindie and Drumcliffe Bob, twins born to Mae and August , and 3rd (Mar. 8) Drumcliffe Ronald born to April and Jake. In case you are wondering, we try to name our lambs with the names of people who have helped out at the February shearing. Lots of folks get a big kick out of this and so do we. These names are affectionately given and we are reminded of dear friends when we look out at our flock throughout the year that follows.
We have 11 more expectant ewes so the next few weeks should be very exciting. Jeff is getting up every three hours to check on the flock. Sometimes I actually hear the alarm and get up too. Our ewes are such good mothers, and all their lambs have been very strong. The ewes always have a choice of having their babies outside or inside the barn, but we think these girls like to come inside to give birth contrary to what we've heard about Jacobs liking to give birth in the pasture.
Jeff is gone to a meeting tonight, so I am checking the barn. The ewe that we think is having triplets looks suspiciously ready. I'd better get out there. ---Jan
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