Hattie and Fergie were just a couple days early delivering their respective sets of twins. Hattie produced Abner and Abigail around 10:00a.m. Tuesday the 24th. Fergie had problems with her first lamb, Adrien, who came out nose first and no legs. She powered through, however, and Adam popped out within a minute or so around 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 25th. They’re all frisky and already decked out in ear tags and tail bands. I’m glad they were early, because the lambing jugs have been kept busy with the first-timers, who were supposed to be about a week later (https://prairieplumfarm.com/2015/03/28/sad-story-big-boys-in-little-ewes/). Nina gave birth to little Alyssa on Friday morning, March 27th.
Hattie with Abner and Abigail at 1 day.
Fergie with Adrien and Adam at .5 day.
Nina with Alyssa just learning to suckle (< 1 hr old).
The tide has turned to the off-white colored lambs. On Monday evening, March 30th, Claire gave birth to Amos, a whopping 9 pound ram. Within an hour Iris produced a set of twins, Andy and Annika. True to the vet’s prognostication, Iris didn’t produce milk, so I’m caring for the spunky twins for now. They are well traveled, having accompanied me to work and my uncle’s funeral. Penny broke the “bad news” streak and was the first yearling ewe to have a live birth delivering April Saturday morning, April 4th. Her twin sister, Paula, reportedly lambed successfully earlier in the week at her new home.
All lambs except April are available for sale. Alyssa has already been reserved by a new family. Andy will be wethered and is one friendly little dude for companionship, mowing, and fiber.
Amos at 4 days.
Andy and Annika basking in sun while I work.
Audrey is the latest addition to the flock and last lamb of the season. She was born to Rhonda (and Winslow) Saturday, April 11th. She’s doing great but looks miniature next to the twins born 18 days earlier.
Newborn April in warm-up jacket.