A farmer in Ballintra, Co Donegal has his hands full this past fortnight as two sheep on his farm gave birth to six lambs ...
A sheep that was shot last year while pregnant has successfully given birth. The shooting happened at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, near Ipswich, in September, but the offender has yet to be caught.
It's the time of year when new lambs are born, and for some shepherds, the process raises difficult questions.
Every spring at Howell Living History Farm, there’s a buzz of anticipation surrounding “Lambing Day.” Visitors and staff ...
Pullin’s Hampshires welcomed the first lamb in early February. As of mid-March, 50 ewes were pregnant or have had babies, ...
Kilmacolm Farm Tours will run their month-long lambing experience from the 4 April with daily tours with the chance to see a live birth and ...
These risks are not limited to spring or to sheep alone, the PHA says. Cows and goats that have recently given birth can also carry similar infections. Lambing season, when risk is higher ...
Speaking about the birth of the lambs ... has managed to start her own flock of sheep. “At five years old Isla asked for her own sheep for her birthday,” said Helen. “She had shown other ...
The modification of their natural birthing cycles affected their physiology and resulted in prolonged periods of fertility.
When a white sheep gives birth to a black lamb, it’s usually due to genetics. Sheep have different colour genes that determine their coat colour. The colour of the lamb is inherited from both ...