The poddy lambs have been going great guns. They have grown well and are actually catching up to the Wiltipoll lambs who are a bit older than them. They are still loving their morning and evening bottle, though we have started the weaning process now. Much to their disgust their morning feed has now been halved. Soon their afternoon feed will be halved too. They have plenty of grass in the orchard - it has been such a good season - and also have free access to sheep pellets to supplement. In January they will be totally weaned and we will bring the Wiltipoll in from the big paddock to wean their lambs as well.Of the two lambs, I have to say that Flopsy is may favourite. She is the one that loves pats and cuddles. Sox is more standoffish and flighty. That is them in the photo - Flopsy is the one in front. The photo was taken a couple of weeks ago before their tails dropped off. They seem to have doubled in size since then! Not bad for a couple of newborn orphans.
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