Seedy Summer Grass

The grass in the Potato Field got away from us a bit - the lambs were enjoying it, though!

I went out with Poppy, looking to take some nice photos in the long grass. The sheep weren't very interested.

Laurel - the lamb in the first photo is one of hers.

Photographer's assistant, Poppy.

  

Nancy and her lamb.

The sunset light was lovely.

Margot and her boy.

Poppy and a swallow.

 

Fudge.

Fudge and her boys - they refused to have a family portrait taken.

Mother and son.

Seedy summer grass.

Perfect for chewing the cud.

The sheep weren't in much of a posing mood that evening, so I was happy with the photos I got.

Evening Check

At this time of year, especially when the weather is warm, it's a good idea to check on the ewes multiple times a day. Their thick wool causes the ewes to sweat and their backs itch, encouraging them to roll. Once a ewe gets onto her back, she's stuck, and could die unless she's rolled onto her feet again. I took my camera with me for this evening check - thankfully, all the ewes were the right way up!

 

Margie's ewe lamb. She has very interesting facial markings - it leads me to believe she absorbed a sibling in the womb. 

 

Margot and her boy. 

One of Chanel's lambs.

 

  

Nigella.

 

 

Nigella's twins. 

 

Peek-a-boo!

 

Laurel and one of her twins.

 

 

And Chanel and one of hers. 

 

  

Ethel.

 

 

Laurel yelling at me.

 

 

Lamb with a view.

Family number 33.

  

Fugde.

  

  

Bridget and her twins.