My amazing "aged ewe," Lilly, gave birth to a huge ewe lamb last night. Last year she also had a lovely ewe lamb, Luna. It took an hour or so but Lilly came through splendidly - quite a feat considering she is VERY old in human years. Sheep on the average live 8-10 years, and Lilly is ten at least. She has the prettiest, curliest fine fleece and is extremely affectionate. It's wonderfully satisfying when Lilly sees me and jumps with joy, running over to me for a scratch or a nose rub. Her son, Forrest, is equally affectionate and loves to rub his face against mine. His whiskers are a little more prickly than mine!
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