Continued from Sheep Expectation
Once the flock of sheep rounded the corner and were away from their pen they slowed down.
Now, why did we want to be out here?
Ever curious, the lambs charge ahead with their elders.
May 29, 2021
Middleton Place Stableyard, Charleston, SC
Did you hear? Something is about to happen!
And we are ready!
Ah, the gate around the corner had been opened.
Last one out is a rotten egg!
May 29, 2021
Middleton Place Stableyard, Charleston, SC
I arrived at Middleton Place this morning just as the flock of Gulf Coast Sheep was to be let out of their pen.
Yesterday was the first time the lambs had been allowed to roam so this was their second trip out into the big world.
The lambs were all in on the adventure, following along, zooming ahead and just having fun.
There are seven lambs belonging to four mothers, one single, three sets of doubles.
Continued from Water Buffalo: Breakfast!
Water Buffalo #2 did not have the hangries, and was more of a saunterer.
The two Mallards continued their way around the Buffalo watering hole.
I’m coming…
…and there was plenty of hay for them both.
The Water Buffalo pair at Middleton Place spend their nights in an enclosed paddock at the back of the stable yard area. I arrived one recent morning just in time to see them let out into their daytime space, and breakfast.
A pair of Mallards interrupted their morning stroll as the first beast skipped on by.
Yes, he was practically skipping with happiness.
Evidently he had the hangries!
This was a cool morning and a spot in the sun was welcome.
All comfy now, time for 40 winks.
Middleton Place, Charleston SC
May 6, 2021
A different three little lambs, this time triplets, born April 20th.
Wait for me!
Middleton Place Barnyard Stables
April 21, 2021
I’ve now taken hundreds of pictures of the three little lambs investigating their world; here’s a selection from April 21st.
The moms know it is almost feeding time; the lambs — well two of them — have their interest piqued, too.
The lambs are now getting a share of their moms’ grain.
The lambs aren’t yet as diligent about getting their grain.
Just cute!
Single lamb was born on April 7th, and the set of twins was born April 9th.
I visited the lambs at Middleton Place on April 17th and gave a chuckle when I saw this scene of the 9 day old cutie using snuggling up with mom.
A chuckle, not an outright laugh, because I could not spot the twin lamb.
After junior 1 settled on the ground for another nap I could just see another white tuft behind mom. Phew!
Junior 2 had been nestled in on mom’s other side.
She took a little stroll and it wasn’t long before they both hopped up to join her.
I’ve now taken hundreds of pictures of the three little lambs investigating their world; here’s a selection from April 13th.
Hi, mom!
Where are we going?
I can beat you!
I meant to do that!
Let’s check it out together!
Single lamb was born on April 7th, and the set of twins was born April 9th.
