April 13th, 2025

Lambs...

The good, the bad, and the potentially ugly.

And what it all has to do with dogs and puppies...

When lambs are first born, the priority is making sure they’re breathing—removing the membrane over their face if mom hasn’t already done it. Once that’s done, take a breath yourself. The hardest part is over. They made it.

Next is your farm protocol. Since this is my first lambing with my sheep in my barn, I let mom bond a little before moving the lambs to a large jug right next door. I didn’t want them stepped on in the chaos of the grain rush, and a heating lamp gave them a cozy, safe spot.

Bella and Emma running across a field in snow on April 8th, 2025

Karen, true to herself, is a fiercely protective mom. I adore her for it. She gave me a perfect set—one ewe and one ram. One flock addition, and one potential sale to recoup some of the costs.

Puppies, like lambs, ignite all of our maternal instincts. But puppies can push us to the brink. They cry, scream, and unravel our carefully laid plans. And yet we make excuses.

Here’s the truth: structure doesn’t change for emotion. Quiet gets rewarded. Squeaking does not.

Happy Lambing Time!

Happy Training.

Addi and The Girls