Louise Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Glad to be off help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 NO more babies while I've been away then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 No, thank goodness - they all had the sense to keep their legs crossed through this vile weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 Welll........ not quite One more little boy lamb this morning at 7am - in the rain - in the middle of the field Mum and baby moved into the shelter and are both fine. Next sheep looks ready to lamb as well - I'm just going for a pub lunch for my sister's Birthday, so I hope the sheep waits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Ah, a few Gin and Tonics Lesley, and all will seem very fine! Good luck with the new ones today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 So is that just one more to go then You seem to have an awful lot of boys Typical Have a nice lunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Have a nice lunch Lesley Congratulations on the new arrival/s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Can't wait to see tha latest lot Lesley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Oh i love lambs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 mmmm, so do I. (mint sauce) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lesley Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 We still have two sheep left to lamb. At the moment, we have 4 boys and 2 girls. We like it that way - 4 dinners and 2 to increase the flock! Hugh (working here with Matthew on fencing) has delivered over 800 lambs on his farm in the last few weeks - we were struggling to castrate the boys and asked for his help. He couldn't do them either Too small and too high was the verdict. I'm so glad - I was beginning to think it was just us being incredibly stupid We may struggle to get them to a good weight as they are horned and will start fighting. They may have to visit the abattoir a bit earlier than we were hoping We'll wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Lamb No.7 arrived this afternoon - watched by Kate and family as well! This is a photo taken at 1 hour old - I'll leave Kate to post some of her photos........... We've called this one Ollie (after Kate's son and also the name of the lamb's father) instead of 'Dinner' Tonight we will be collecting our nucleus of bees - Lauren and Jake have their beesuits ready.......... Lauren still has her arm in a sling.... I still haven't painted the beehive - we have a few days when they can stay in the travelling box so I'd better get painting! The weather actually feels like June today as well - it was cold and foggy this morning - but now a beautiful sunny afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Had me worried there for a minute - I read it as Lauren and Jake have their BISCUITS ready! Great pics and congrats on the new arrival/s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Another boy Lesley! Must be said you will be eating well this year Lauren & Jake look great in their bee suits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Wow! That was a wonderful day! Thanks so much Lesley and Carl! We've never seen anything being born right in front of us before so that was soooo special. Ollie's chuffed to bits that the little lamb is also an Ollie . Sorry for the quality of the photos. I hadn't got my good camera with me - typical!!! The lamb on the way... Here he is... Mum cleaning the little fellow up... Up and about... and here are a couple of Lesley's lovely little pigs enjoying themselves in their water bowl!! We had such a lovely day! The lambs are too cute for words and I could have taken all of the pigs home given half a chance!! Good luck with the bees tonight! Hope all goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 What lovely pictures. You picked the perfect day to be a midwife Kate! Off topic but...... Poor Lauren....still in plaster! How does she manage at school? How much longer does she have to wear it? My sons both broke the arms they didn't write with...No 1 broke his right and is left handed and no 2 the other way round! So no excuses and a hard hearted mother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Fantastic, I love catching up with more pics & news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Wonderful pictures Kate, looks like you had a fantastic time and so lucky to see a lamb being born too The piggies look so contented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 What lovely photos Kate it looks like you had a great day karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hello Lesley, I've really enjoyed catching up with this thread, the pictures are super Can I please ask where did you get your Beehive etc from please. It's something we have often talked about but never "got round" to having if you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Hi Lesley, Sorry I haven't been around much, sooo much homework on this latest course. Just wanted to add my congratulations on the new arrivals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 I haven't been around either We went to Center Parcs for the day as all my family were staying there - Claret very kindly popped over to check on all the animals We're clean now Caroline - we went on a six week Bee Keeping course held at the BBKA which is at Stoneleigh, not too far from us. There was so much information there, really helpful. We bought the hive and a nucleus of bees from one of the Warwick and Leamington BKA members - he also sells hives and many other bits and pieces. He's fairly local so if we had a problem, we would be able to go back to him. The bees have a money back guarantee. I have painted the hive - photos later Egluntine - Lauren dislocated her shoulder twice (and her thumb 3 times) and went into hospital for manipulation and observation under a GA. She's supposed to keep it immobile - but they only gave her a sling Try telling a 9 year old to keep immobile - esp. as it doesn't hurt too much now She was banned from the Grand Rapids at Center Parcs yesterday - but she wasn't supposed to be swimming at all She's had to give up playing the cello, and swimming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Egluntine - Lauren dislocated her shoulder twice (and her thumb 3 times) and went into hospital for manipulation and observation under a GA. She's supposed to keep it immobile - but they only gave her a sling Try telling a 9 year old to keep immobile - esp. as it doesn't hurt too much now She was banned from the Grand Rapids at Center Parcs yesterday - but she wasn't supposed to be swimming at all She's had to give up playing the cello, and swimming Poor thing...it has been a long haul for her!! Lets hope it will be sorted soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Sorry for not posting my photos, but my home PC has blown up and it's still doubtful whether I'll get it back So maybe no home computer at all if it itsn't mendable for a good price. I had a good cuddle of the little lambie twice at the weekend, and had great fun checking ont he animals yesterday. Will post when I can download the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
