Patrick has arrived!

[Scottishnewbie]

You may remember we got 4 shetland ewesa few months ago. They have settled in well and now is the mating season (no I'm not talking about Piskie!).

So today, young Patrick the Ram arrived in all his splendor. the girls ran right up to him and then 2 of them turned their bums to him and lifted up their tails.....seems like they wanted to make the wee fella welcome! so looks like lambs will be happening after all.

and then the best bit was, me 'n' Mr SN were standing by the wall and he came right over to us and let Mr SN scratch his face! it was one of those soppy moments when you are glad to be alive.

Orders being taken for next year lambs.........

[SlugLobber]

Hmmm, lamb is my least favourite meat, I think but I do like a frisky ram, lol! Hope you enjoy your new arrival (s).

[rustylady]

Is he staying, or is he just on loan till he's done the business?

[Scottishnewbie]

He's supposed to be staying till the job is done but i suspect his folks dont know what to with him so i think they might not be in a hurry to have him back as they'll have to make a decision about what to do with him!

they've also offered us a silkie or a RIR cockerel......

[lottie dolly]

Good old patrick,nature at work eh,a neice has a farm with sheep,we been there at lambing time,such a lovely warm fuzzy feeling looking on,you find yourself talking to them,best of luck,when they start lambing you will likely be on night duty to,lol,but all worth it when the new life arrives,

[lottie dolly]

Hmmm, but I do like a frisky ram, lol! Hope you enjoy your new arrival (s).

WHAT!!!!!!!! sorry,could'nt help it,on me way to THE step

[Nicos]

aww...he sounds lovely!!!..bet his babies are nice natured too!

[Polly Fouracre]

Oh, I am so glad! I will have someone to talk to about Shetland Sheep when mine arrive next February. I am so looking forward to their arrival!

[Scottishnewbie]

they are brilliant polly and you will love them.

Well the fab news of the day is that Patrick ate his tea out my hand tonight! cool or what!

and now I'm off to college for my level 2 RHS horticultural course life coulndt be much better!

what rain?

[bluemoon]

So can you do a photo? I don't think I've ever seen a Shetland sheep and I'd love to see a piccie of Patrick and the girls. I fell in love with a breed called White Faced Woodlands (I think) at an agricultural show, and a year or two later discovered they'd originated in the hills round where I grew up and where Mum still lives, and I'd never seen one before; they're apparently quite rare now, but their fleeces are good for hand-spinning, so at the very least I'd like to track a fleece down.

[Scottishnewbie]

will try and do something technical tomorrow and post one! not sure how to but i can always ask you lot if i get stuck!

i'm planning to find someone to teach me how to spin the fleece next year so that can be yet another new project for me!!!

oh how i love this country life malarkey

[Polly Fouracre]

Bluemoon, get in touch with Paul Dixon(he lives in Yorkshire) on 01804 683543 or e-mail
PaulDixon@whitefacedwoodland.co.uk
I dare say he could put you in touch with a fleece.

[Pumpkin Becki]

Sounds like Patrick is going to enjoy his visit SN. Hope you get loads of lambs in the new year.