Last night started it all, with the birth of a little white ram lamb from our black ewe Aretha. Due to having a fox running around the boundary, I didn't want to leave her out in the open with her newborn (and I suspected she still had another lamb to birth) so with the help of Tony, we moved ALL of the sheep up close to the house.
Below is a photo of me convincing Aretha that I wasn't going to hurt her lamb, and to follow me...... thanks for the happy snap Tony.
With everyone safely up around the house, I decided about two hours later to check on Aretha and her newborn, only to discover that not only had she birthed the second lamb, but also a third!!! She's had triplets!
There are 2 little ewe lambs (one black and white, one white) and 1 little ram lamb. All appear to be doing well, although the little white lamb is being watched closely, just in case I need to top her up with some lamb milk.
So far, they are still separated from the rest of the sheep, but I expect them to go back to the flock within the next few days!
