The Lambs

 

🐑 The Lamb Life of Susan, Barney & Colin

Spring at the cabins is always a special time, but this year things took a turn for the shearly unexpected. It all started with Barbara and Ewelah, our two sweet, innocent mummy sheep—who, as it turns out, weren't so innocent after all.

One crisp autumn morning, the girls apparently fancied a bit of romance and snuck off to visit a rather handsome neighbouring tup. Let’s just say it was love at first bleat, and several months later… baa-boom! We were blessed with the arrival of Susan, Barney, and Colin—three bouncing bundles of lamb-y chaos.

👩‍🍼 Meet the Babies

Susan and Barney had quite the dramatic entrance. Their mum, Ewelah, needed an emergency C-section, and afterwards, she sadly had no milk to give. But fear not! Hele (that’s me 👋) dusted off her supermum cape and stepped in—armed with bottles, blankets, and very little sleep.

Ewelah, now recovering beautifully, has happily taken on the role of the Fun Aunty. You know the type—no responsibilities, all cuddles, and the occasional cheeky nibble at the feed bucket when no one's looking.

Meanwhile, Barbara is smashing it in the mum department. She's proudly raising Colin like a seasoned pro. He’s got her gentle nature, a love of head scratches, and a suspicious talent for rearranging the straw into what can only be described as “avant-garde barn art.”

👩‍🍼 The Adoptee's 
Ewenis and Margaret were rescued from certain death,  and have been rescued again knowing they'll never be entered into the food chain. Ewenis was found in a field alone and wet posibly only a few hours alone, how does this happen you ask? some farmers don't know that their sheep are pregnant, her mother may have just given birth, and then gotten rounded up and moved somewhere else, without the farmer knowing there was a tiny little lamb preparing to take her first steps.... we'll never know. but she's safe now. 
and margaret was advertised on facebook. with no questions asked, we stepped in!  
 

🏡 Their Baa-rilliant Bedroom

Now, don’t think for a second these lambs are living in some hay-strewn hovel. Oh no.

They share their own floral-wallpapered bedroom —complete with plush bedding, fairy lights, and possibly more Instagram followers than you. Mornings involve bleating breakfast demands, zoomies around the rugs, and a bit of light headbutting for fun.

Susan insists on a warm bottle exactly at 7:00am. Barney prefers his at 7:02am because he's “not a morning lamb.” And Colin? He just wants to jump on the bed and pretend he’s a cloud.

❤️ How You Can Help

Raising three lambs isn’t all snuggles and sleepy baa’s (although there’s a lot of that too). It's also bottles, vet checks, special food, cosy bedding, and lots of hands-on love. That’s where you come in.

By sponsoring The Lambs you’ll help us keep their tummies full, their room comfy, and their mischief managed. You’ll even get updates, photos, and the warm fuzzy feeling of knowing you're part of their story.

Plus, let’s be honest—how many people can say they sponsor a lamb with its own floral bedroom? 🐑💐

So, whether you’re Team Susan (the sassy diva), Team Barney (the sleepy snuggler), or Team Colin (the chaos goblin), there’s a lamb here who’d love to have you in their corner. 
 

👉 Sponsor a lamb today. Help us keep the fluff alive.
 

And maybe… install a little more sheep-proofing around the neighbour’s tup. Just in case.
 

🐑 Fun & Woolly Facts About Sheep and Lambs

1. Romney Sheep Are Basically the Supermodels of the Sheep World

Originating from Romney Marsh in England, this breed is known for their sturdy build, calm temperament, and that luscious, long wool. They’re basically the sheep version of rugged countryside influencers.

2. Lamb Zoomies Are a Real Thing

Lambs are born with an insane amount of energy. They'll nap one minute, and the next they’re doing parkour off hay bales. It’s called "gamboling"—which is just a fancy word for chaotic joy-jumping.

3. Romney Wool = Luxury in a Fleece

Romney fleece is long, soft, and strong—perfect for hand-spinning and knitting. So if you’ve ever wanted to wear something that came from your favourite lamb, now’s your chance.

4. Sheep Are Surprisingly Smart

They can recognize up to 50 other sheep faces and remember them for years. Yes, Susan absolutely remembers that time you were late with her bottle.

5. Mums Know Their Babies by Voice

Sheep and lambs form strong bonds. Mums and babies learn each other's calls within just a few hours of birth, which makes Ewelah’s auntie role even sweeter—she still responds to their little baas!

6. Lambs Are Born with Long Tails

But on most farms, lambs get their tails docked for health reasons. 

7. Romneys Are Low-Maintenance Queens

They’re known for their hardiness and resistance to foot rot and parasites—perfect for the wet and wild weather in Wales.

8. They Have Incredible Peripheral Vision

Sheep can see nearly 320° around them without turning their heads. So yes, Barney does know exactly when you're sneaking up with the medicine syringe.

9. Lambs Grow Up Fast!

They start nibbling on grass at just a few weeks old, though bottle babies like Susan and Barney think milk is gourmet forever.

10. They Love Routine

Sheep feel safest with a regular routine. That’s why Colin has a meltdown if his bedtime snack is late by 7 minutes. He’s a lamb of structure.

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