Chops. . . .

Another new arrival to Cloghermore, spring is definitely in the air, even if the weather is a bit puddled.

 This is Chops, he is a four week old Suffolk x Texel sheep. He had a twin but unfortunately it didn't make it. His mother got sick and her milk dried up so we adopted him.

He has taken to the bottle well, being fed three times a day, which Jes thinks is great fun as she gets to clean up the dribbles. Unfortunately Jes likes to chase Chops, which is good training for us to stop her from doing it. Won't be so good if she decides to chase the lambs in the field as the mothers might object. Snotty ewes are not a good combination!! Although she will get taught a valuable lesson by them.

We are looking for another two 'pet' sheep to keep Chops company, but for now he is happy to keep warm in his shed and runs out into the field to have a nibble on the grass. The chickens keep him company and Bruiser keeps a close eye on him.
We will hopefully be picking up some more lambs from a neighbour this weekend, but they have been poorly and he wants to make sure they are well first.


Take care
Stella xx