The speed with which a brand new lamb pulls itself up onto its spindly legs, gets acquainted with its mother and learns to nurse, and begins to hobble – then hop – then frolic – around the barnyard is amazing. Every shepherd loves to stand in the middle of their paddock, surrounded by running, bouncing, playing lambs, and watch them … Read More
Some shepherds lamb in great numbers. And that is amazing. And some shepherds lamb in wee small numbers. And that is amazing also. The commonality among shepherds, regardless of how many sheep they have in their flock, is their love and passion for their flock of sheep. I shared the conversation below with a shepherd I know in Gotland, Sweden. … Read More
Our little rejected lamb Ofelia is growing and thriving. If you have followed our Instagram then you have kept up with her shenanigans and growth. She’s fully bonded to me and follows me where ever I go when I am in the barn. If she can’t find me, she calls waiting for me to call back. Though her mum has … Read More
As a shepherd, lambing season can be one of the most stressful times of the year, but it doesn’t have to be. Understanding the natural process of labor and delivery, and learning how to recognize the different stages of labor, takes much of the stress out of lambing. Understanding the Natural Processes of Labor & Delivery I taught natural childbirth … Read More
Through the years I have seen countless birth stories played out from both two legged moms and four legged laboring ewes. Each labor has its own unique story, place, and people. Believe it or not, animals have similar labor needs as women, and they seek out ways to have these needs met. Sometimes it is their instincts that take over, … Read More
