What I really don’t understand is why ewes, who at the present time have at least 12 beautiful hours of daylight, decide that the best time to lamb is between the hours of 10pm and 4am. Totally ridiculous in my book, but then I suppose all is quiet, Classic FM is playing softly in the background …….and just like us humans, it’s the body which makes the ultimate decision. Whilst we don’t keep a vigil all night (because our numbers are relatively low), we check every few hours, as every ewe deserves the same chance as those who lamb during the …
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