Quick update: we are all done with lambing now! The ewes and their lambs are all mixed together, with the lambs having a blast racing around, leaping, and playing together. It's a super fun time to be on a sheep farm!
Our weather has moderated thankfully, but that brings lots of glop, muck, and mud. But the robins, red-winged blackbirds and sandhill cranes are here and we are so delighted, the mud is a distant afterthought.
Meanwhile, the barn needs lots of tending after that brutal winter. Light bulbs need replacing, door handles broke, bedding froze rock hard in a deep layer, and sheep fencing needs to be put back together. The work is rewarding, and quite pleasant when leaping lambs are racing around and playing!
We are also working on bringing in this year's fleeces, but that is a work in progress with all the barn repairs needed. We are very excited about some of the fleeces! There will be whites, and many natural colors for a wonderful array of yarns to come.
Meanwhile, wait until you see what we've been working on in the house, after dark!
Have a great weekend everyone, and hope you have some nice spring weather to enjoy!
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