Sun Jan 26, 2025by Nicola on TwosI did my usual rounds at the farm this morning, checked on yesterday's twins and fed everyone. My last job was taking corn to the ewes in the paddock. While they're eating I check their bums for signs of imminent lambing. I spotted one ewe who was well on the way. And then I noticed Dot Dot was showing signs too. I didn't think she was due as she wasn't very big but she was only expecting a single lamb. She kept coming over to me, I stroked her head and side, and talked to her. I rang Phil - it's not as easy to immobilise a pregnant ewe in the paddock. While I waited for him, Dot Dot and I stood side by side. I could see a foot emerging from her back end. Phil arrived and we looked at Dot Dot first. He got her on the floor and, while he delivered the lamb, she leaned against me and I held her head, talking to her all the time. She was incredibly sweet. The lamb, which was premature, arrived. It was small but alive. Unfortunately, Dot Dot had no milk yet. In these situations farmers, unlike me, are very pragmatic. Sometimes it's better to let nature take its course. Dot Dot came over to the lamb and started nuzzling it. I'm hoping for a miracle when I go back to check on her later.