Ewes & Lambs

The delivery of our sheep went great. Three ewes had 2 babies each a little over a week ago.  The 4th ewe had her babies just the day before they arrived.  Since these lambs are so tiny, we have them and mama in the barn in a stall to keep them out of the direct weather and for some added protection. They'll join the rest of the gang pretty soon.

The others are out on the front pasture in a temporary enclosure.  Dan has electric netting on the way so he can give them a permanent home.

 Everyone seems to be adjusting to their new home well so far.  We ran to the feed store to get them some grains as a treat and a mineral block for them to lick on.  They devoured their treats.  Maybe this will make them more comfortable around us sooner?

All of the mama's are very protective of their babies.  When we come a little closer than they'd like, they start pushing their babies behind them.  It's amazing that mama's of all species have this same instinct.