I shot this with my iPhone (that's why the image is the size of postage stamp, sorry 'bout that) shortly after my last post. Donatella did a beautiful job of birthing her first lambs - a super-cute pair of ewe-lings!
Help us welcome our newest apples: Gala and Paula Red.
Donatella and her lambs are doing well. For a friendly ewe she has turned into quite the fierce mother. She didn't want me or Holly anywhere near her lambs. I have a nice bruise on my hand to prove it.
This video shows Gala's first words (she's actually having a conversation with Chanel in the next pen) while her mom delivers her sister Paula Red. (If you're at all squeamish about birthing goo and blood, you may not want to watch). The second part of the video was shot after we got them into a lambing jug.
Enjoy.
Their first bath! Love the names. Bravo Donatella!
Posted by: Susie | April 13, 2011 at 06:19 PM
Wonderful video. Do you suppose she was crying out for her sister: missing her after being so close to her for so long?
Are protective moms better moms? Or just extra bother for you trying to deal with them? I know I'm anthropomorphizing here, but growing up, it seemed that the children that were less strictly minded by their parents often were more self confident then those that were mothered excessively.
I'll have to work back through the pages: seems like a lot of twins being born!
Posted by: Susan | April 13, 2011 at 06:36 PM
I'm glad they were safely delivered....and I hope your hand is OK!
Posted by: Joan | April 13, 2011 at 07:12 PM
what a treat to see!! thanks for the video - I was just mesmerized by the scene where Donatella is licking her lambs - so peaceful. And the lambs have such cute expressions!
thanks for taking the time!!
Posted by: Torre in MD | April 13, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by: Laura B | April 13, 2011 at 07:57 PM
Thanks for the video! Stellar deliveries of both super cute ewelings! Hopefully she'll calm down a bit and not chose to take a piece of you next time.
Posted by: Manise | April 13, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Thanks for sharing that video. The girls and I enjoyed it, and the younger ones were quite impressed by seeing the actual birth. Adorable twins!
Posted by: Valerie | April 13, 2011 at 09:43 PM
I love how Cracker is all up in there keeping an eye on things...and eating at the same time. What a guy, no?
Posted by: Kristy | April 14, 2011 at 01:29 AM
What a treat this morning. Even those of us sitting in cubicles in the city can dream and be a part of country life! Thanks Barbra. This made my day!!!
Posted by: Cyndy | April 14, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Oh My Goodness! What a sweet Video, Loved it! Congrats on the new arrivals.
Posted by: Christine | April 14, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Lovely video - and such communication!
Posted by: CatieP | April 16, 2011 at 11:16 AM
So lovely to see happy mom, happy lambs.
Posted by: Turtleknits | April 22, 2011 at 02:13 PM