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Lamb and ewe on a frosty morning
New born lambs are protected from frost even by relatively small tussocks of grass.
Ewes with new lambs graze a paddock planted with plantain for higher nutrition. Trees provide a windbreak and protection for lambs
Maternal behaviour score 5 out of 5 – the ewe stays near the lambs even with a person nearby
New born lambs on a frosty morning
A frosty ewe
Ewes and lambs
In 2018 a number of 7kg lambs were born
Lambs that are partly rejected by mothers quickly learn to approach the udder from behind the ewe
Having ewes habituated to human presence means it is easy to check pregnant animals without disturbing them in the early mornings
Large bulky pernnial grass tussocks provides good shelter for new born lambs
A lamb sits on its mother’s back to avoid the frosty grass
Lambs sitting together surrounded by frosty grass
Lambs growing up prefer their own company to their mothers’
New born lambs at sunrise
Twin lambs sit amongst grass tussocks
A trial in 2018 of moving ewes onto high nutrition plantain paddocks
Bulky perennial grass tussocks provide protection from wind for new lambs
New born twins
Maternal behaviour score 5 out of 5. The ewe remains with her lambs whilst they are given a quick health check and key information recorded.
New lambs taking a drink
New lambs, one sucking the other’s ear
Ewe and lambs in bulky perennial pasture
Plantain for high nutrition for lactating ewes
Sleeping ewe and lamb
Twin lambs are hidden in the bulky pastures
