Lambing 2021

This year was set up to be our biggest yet, with 21 ewes going to two different tups last autumn. It was also our first year without sponging the flock - an unplanned step caused by the tups breaking through a gate into the ewe's field before they were meant to be introduced!

As a result, rather than being a relatively compact lambing, this year was spread out over three full weeks meaning lots more nighttime checks and a lot less sleep than previous years! Being earlier than planned too, the challenge the weather would pose was a worry. There were some very cold nights (down below -5C) and even an unexpected four inches of snow one day. Despite this the hardiness of the breed shone through and all the ewes mothered their lambs impeccably well.