Lambing: A Day in the Shed
Lambing: A Day in the Shed
Join Farmer Tim to learn the essentials of lambing and find out what goes on in a day in the lambing shed. This hands-on lambing course will give you a good overview of lambing and you’ll learn how to:
- Care for pregnant sheep.
- Recognise labour, common problems and unusual behaviour in labour.
- Deliver after-care of the ewe and lambs.
The format of the day will be dictated by the ewes in the shed. Most of your time will be spent observing the ewes in the lambing shed.
We have done everything possible to give the best chance of lambing during the course but we cannot 100% guarantee it. There are lots of jobs to help with in the lambing shed, including feeding any orphan lambs, so there will be plenty to do.
Our lambing courses are suitable for everyone, whether you have sheep and are planning to lamb or just want to come and experience the magic of the lambing shed.
What you'll learn
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Getting to know the basics
Today you’ll learn how to: care for pregnant sheep; recognise labour; spot common problems and unusual behaviour, after-care of ewes and lambs.
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In the lambing shed
While you're in the lambing shed you'll be spotting, monitoring and (hopefully) watching labour.
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Q&A
The course will finish with tea and cake and the opportunity to ask any further questions.
The format of this day will be dictated by the ewes in the shed.
We have done everything possible to give the best chance of lambing during the course but we cannot 100% guarantee it.
Testimonials..
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I'm not one to go OTT or dramatic about things, but I think quite honestly that it was one of the best experiences (outside my own family of course) that I have had. The whole day from hospitality, lunch, and of course the main event with Tim exceeded my expectations enormously.
Dave -
It was "everything it says on the tin" and heaps more! Farmer Tim exudes quiet confidence, passion for his work and cheery enthusiasm in sharing his experience and knowledge.
Angie -
One of the best days of my life! Caring for lambs, feeding them and seeing one being born - a truly amazing day that I will never forget. Highly recommended!
Paige
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The Essentials
If you or your partner are pregnant please read the advice from the NHS about lambing and kidding before booking this course.
This course will run from 10am until 4pm and includes a delicious farm lunch.
Much of the day will be spent in our open sided lambing shed.
Please check the weather for NP25 and dress appropriately, including:
– Waterproof boots or wellies.
– Warm layers and weather-proof clothes which you don’t mind getting wet or dirty.
– A change of clothing for the journey home.
There is no obligation to handle our animals but you will have plenty of opportunity should you wish to.
Your instructor for the day..
Humble By Nature's exceptional resident farmer Humble by Nature farmer Tim grew up on a farm and has been farming…