First Lambs – A Triple Play! | Foxfire Fiber & Designs

Our very first lamb arrived right after dinner tonight. At evening feeding I noticed Thalia was in labor, though it didn't affect her appetite one bit. I went to the studio to change my sweater and by the time I returned to the barn she had delivered a sweet little ewe!

Who was then followed by her brother.

And a bit later, to my surprise, a sister! I've not had many sets of Cormo triplets and I certainly wasn't trying for them. So I'm pretty stunned.

Thalia's showering them all with attention. She had them cleaned up fast. Wouldn't you know the first lambs arrive on a raw, rainy evening. I placed a heat box in their jug and bundled them up in little wool sweaters. The last ewe is smaller than the others and I spent quite a while making sure she nursed. I have a feeling she may need a little more help in that department.

As I put away the birthing kit I thought about names. Since they were first and arrived in three, I've named them for the 3 primary colors: Crimson, Cobalt and Saffron.

I can hear Thalia and the lambs snickering to each other as I type. When I finish posting I'll head back to the barn to see how they're doing.

And maybe to see who's next.