Babies

Two ewe lambs have arrived and more could come any minute now. I have to go out and check on the big Mama sheep. Two of them look like they are expecting triplets. I do a barn patrol every two hours now. On the way out, I will feed the baby bunnies their treats of celery tops and cabbage leaves. I will check on Mother Goose who is sitting on eggs. The goslings aren’t due yet, but I watch for them anyway.

The Great Pyrenees pups are still in the basement with Mocca, their Mom. Today, I will be counting up how many males and females there are. Two of the pups are all white and seven of them are Badger marked. Mom gets fed four times a day. She loves it!

After the animal babies are inspected, it is off to the green house. There are hundreds of baby plants to water and spray with the stinky fish fertilizer. My marigolds are actually blooming in their tray. I have been picking green things for salads for several weeks. The fresh herbs are especially welcome.

I am loving the season of “babies”. It is special. One of the best things is to sit in a pile of clean straw and cuddle a baby lamb.

April 18, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Great Pyrs, Herds and Flocks