Here she is! A black lamb born of a pure bred white mother Cotswold and a pure white pure bred Cotswold ram. She really is the black sheep of the family and a very welcome one at that. Her mother was chosen because of the likelihood that she would have a coloured baby, and she did. How delightful.
The little one was born this morning around 10: 30 without any problems. The mother did not segregate herself much, only moved to a corner of the pen. It had snowed in the night and a skiff of snow was everywhere. The mother could have chosen a shelter, but had the baby in the open. I am always concerned about the ravens then, but the baby was fine. Mother was nervous and would not stay still long enough for the baby to nurse properly. More snow was forecast, too, so the pair was moved to the barn in the afternoon, just as the snow started. Hopefully, the mother and baby will bond being together in the stall and when the weather cooperates, they can join the flock. The baby is all black withe two white "tears" on her face. Adorable! Welcome baby black sheep!
The little one was born this morning around 10: 30 without any problems. The mother did not segregate herself much, only moved to a corner of the pen. It had snowed in the night and a skiff of snow was everywhere. The mother could have chosen a shelter, but had the baby in the open. I am always concerned about the ravens then, but the baby was fine. Mother was nervous and would not stay still long enough for the baby to nurse properly. More snow was forecast, too, so the pair was moved to the barn in the afternoon, just as the snow started. Hopefully, the mother and baby will bond being together in the stall and when the weather cooperates, they can join the flock. The baby is all black withe two white "tears" on her face. Adorable! Welcome baby black sheep!
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