I have a couple of kits, I know that sounds like i'm making it more complicated but actually it's the opposite. When you've not slept for two weeks it really prevents mistakes if you divide your kit into "events" and activities. So I have an all year round kit it take into the field, the barn, RTV,even when i taxi the lambs to their new forever homes, my go to fix the common and not so common problems that can occur. But here we're going to look at just my lambing kits - plural. First one....

I’ll start by saying that the first 24-36 hours of a lambs life I am quite literally on Poop Patrol! I'll try to video a washing-up liquid enema this year but until then, here’s an explanation and a video of Monti after his third one as proof that with a bit of dedication (even at 4 am) a washing up enema will save a lamb from toxic build up which can be potentially fatal: Here we go, you need... To be wearing head-to-toe waterproofs; grab two old small towels, a 5 or 10ml plastic syringe, a...

Eating for two or three or four? This is the crucial question - because folks, it’s a really fine balance - a science even, caring for pregnant ewes running up to lambing time. The following first-hand account is for Babydolls living in the UK - e.g. our weather climate (so indoors ) and the food references. This is an honest and personal account - no sponsorship or affiliation to anyone, just my personal recommendation of what works for our girls! If you only have a few sheep scanners will...