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| Driving along the top of the hill |
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| Coming out of the field gate to go home |
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| Born in the snow and just warmed up |
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| The two who escaped through the gate! |
Friday 2 March 2018
Lambing in the snow
Well this has been a very challenging lambing time!! Never did I expect this extreme weather - it is bitter on the hill. Sixty lambs so far but there have been a couple of casualties - one lovely little girl was taken by a badger and had her head bitten clean off, and twins were born in the night and frozen to the ground when I got there. I had a few restless nights worrying about them out in the cold and snow but they are remarkably strong animals once they are up and going. This morning they were all huddled by the hedge row. The hill was dreadful yesterday with the snow drifting across the road and looks like it will be very icy in the morning. A few photos for you!
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Ah! Bless! Poor little things!
ReplyDeleteAnd Badgers..Yes! Eaten a few of them
in my time, not any more though with
the TB thing, dare'nt risk it!
Have'nt been able to get out for two
days..give it a try to~day..got my
BIG coat ready, Dr Who scarf, and my
furry boots...HeHe! I'll leave the
sledge and reindeer at home...! :).
You all take care up there Rosemary...!
Hope you say a little prayer for every one
that pops out...Bless!x
Yes!! This snow has been awful - layer of ice on top so all lambs skidding about with legs flying everywhere!! Looks like a thaw has started though - normally I like snow but not this lot!
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