Most were white, but there were also black and spotted ewes and lambs:
The lambs hopped about and played. Those who are receiving supplemental milk feedings from a bottle were especially friendly:
It was a pleasure to watch the flock as they went about their lives. It was too wet outside for them to go out on the pasture, and I was amazed at how clean their bedding was:
Some of the ewes had been hand fed babies, and they were still friendly to people, coming up for a bit of attention:
The owner went and got a bottle for the little lamb who'd been begging for it earlier. He was only allowed a half a bottle because too much at once can make him sick, then she gave the other half to a different lamb:
This was the other lamb who got a half of the bottle. Sadie, the Sheepdog with a brand new haircut, came over for attention while her mom was holding still:
This ewe was blind, so she and her lamb were in a small pen of their own. They'll be allowed back out with the others when the lamb gets a little older and more bonded with his mother:
All in all, it was a peaceful scene although I knew all too well how much work it entailed:
These sheep were munching on hay, but my favorite part of the photo was the two faces watching us from the other pen across the aisle:
Just as it came time for me leave, Doug (the horse) returned for his nightly care and a bit more attention. I thanked my hosts and returned to my own animals:
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