The New Lambs

The lambs will be almost a week old tomorrow.  This is my first time with newborn lambs and I haven't a clue what to do.  I figure I'll let mom, Queenie, lead the way.  I wasn't sure when it was safe to let them out of the "lambing" pen to join the flock.  Every morning when I sent the sheep outside, Queenie remained quiet and undistrubed by their exit.  Sheep are flock animals and need to stick together.  The fact she didn't feel the need to told me a lot.  So this morning when I let them out, and she called out after them and I knew it was time.

Heading out into the big pasture.

Comforting lambs in their first outing.

Keeping a distance from the flock.

Sticking close to momma.

Lambs are nice and strong.

Joining the Flock

Bit of confusion at first (wrong momma).

Ram already practicing his ramming.