Lambing Season Has Begun

We had our first lamb of the year last week. One of my favorites, "No. 7" (so called because of the No. 7 yellow tag in her ear) gave birth last week to a healthy female lamb. Mother and child are doing well and after several days in the lambing quarters or "nursery" and are now with the rest of the flock in the pasture. The picture here is No. 7 and daughter.

"No. 5" gave birth to twins (males) two days ago and it is their turn to be sequestered in the nursery. One of the lambs is smaller (a runt) and the mother has tried to reject him. Dan has periodically tied her with a leash so the small one can nurse. So far he survives. We have our fingers crossed. Time will tell.