Orphaned Lambs - May 2002

We had two problems within a few days. One of our Manx sheep gave birth to a lovely lamb, which she fed and looked after very well. Unfortunately it turned out that the sheep had a kind of pneumonia which was aggravated by giving birth - so she died a three days later. We therefore had an orphaned lamb called Oonagh. A few days later another Manx who had twins decide that she only wanted one now - so the other one, a ram lamb, was effectively orphaned also.

So the good news is that both lambs are doing well - as you can see.

Oonagh in her pen in the kitchen, getting to know Bonnie and Timmy

Oonagh with her white friend

Barbara feeding - in the pen

Notice the green ear tag - all sheep must now be tagged in this country

Up to the orchard

And up the steps

Out to join the rest of the lambs with their mothers

Back in later - feeding Oonagh and O'Heaney

Barbara feeding both lambs again

Alexander 'mucking out'