To follow your lamb faithfully is not the tudduth way.
The water in a bucket filled from a trough tastes better
than the water in the trough, more so if the bucket has just been filled for another
purpose.
The best time to lamb is just before a tea ceremony.
An honest ewe must pass through the gates of the trailer to
find new pastures.
In times of difficulty, look heavenwards and call loudly,
then help will arrive.
The path to enlightenment always requires a pause for
reflection and a long wee.
Look favourably upon the night lamber and don’t headbutt him
into a hurdle, for he may be the strong hands in your time of need.
When coughing, an equal and opposite reaction at the other
end is inevitable.
No honour is gained by birthing three lambs and having no milk
to support them. What is gained is a red ear-tag.
Receive not a name, for your time shall be limited.
No-one can ever know why the ewe lamb bleats.
Yoga for lambs
The Diver – legs forwards, head ready, with a quick and
sleek entry into the world.
The Cheerleader – one leg up, head poised, other shoulder
tucked back and behind.
The Synchronised Launch – two coming at once. Most often
requiring third party assistance to maintain the pose.
The Reverse – rear-legs first, gracefully sliding out.
The Reverse V – tail and bum first, no legs. An awkward
move, most likely leading to just a tail emerging and significant chance of
interrupted movement.
The Frankenstein – just a head. Liable to lead to swelling
and considerable embarrassment.
And a few photos from lambing …
Ned is too big for this particular bath. 
Easy access milk bar. 
Kate practices her poses for an inevitable role on Spring Watch. 
Harry practices his poses for The World's Goofiest Dog competition. 
My favourite lamb. 
Barney makes the most of a pile of baling twine. 
Not just lambing ... it's all go here! 
Clever tame lamb works out how to get some fresh milk from next door. 
This year's lambs are assorted colours - thanks to the SuffTex rams in particular.
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| Proof that farmers like a good catch-up (look down the road, and there's two more at it!) |
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| Lambing passes Jeb by - life's too much fun to work. |
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| Ann has a lovely pair. |
