A few weeks back when we last visited Rising Meadow, we mentioned that we’d be happy to volunteer should they need a hand. Anne emailed Drew last week &, of course, we were excited to get our hands dirty. We helped get new lambs their vaccinations (one shot, garlic & a quick hoof ‘clipping’) & checked the Ewes hooves & ‘wormed’ them as well.
note the grooming at center 😉
I did remember the camera but didn’t get many shots as we were busy from 9-5. The sound alone was indescribable, unless you’ve been in a barn with over 200 bleating lambs & their mothers. It’s like waves, or loud music & seems like it would be pleasant & cute. I assure you, the brief seconds where they accidentally stopped all at once were like water in the desert, and it sticks with you, like the waves & the ringing…but, their physical cuteness & the job at hand served as great distractions.
I was in charge of record keeping, so I managed to stay remotely clean, but Drew reeked of garlic and lanolin until he showered.
All said & done, it was eye-opening for us on the livestock front. We had so much fun & gently wrestling an animal to make certain it stays healthy is a far cry from the McLamburger. (heehee).
sweet pea & buddy are both bottle babies. and irresistible.
oh. the girls didn’t go. we hated for them to miss the experience, but while sheep are soft & cuddly, they’re much bigger than both my children & aren’t too fond of being examined. It was better we left them with their aunt for the day. Next time…
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Oh, that looks like quite an experience!!!
Very cool! How fun to hang out with the sheep all day. Are you guys going to the open farm day next weekend?
Very cool experience, the pictures of the sheep are great!
~Emily
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