We went over to my in-laws ranch today and Grandpocka had a baby Barbado lamb. It was 3 days old and it's Mother had abandoned him.
I had Michael sit on the ground and hold the little lamb. (wrong thing to do)
He fell in love, especially when the lamb curled up on his lap and went to sleep.Grandpocka kept telling me to take it home and I kept saying NO, NO, NO. I've raised calves and an assortment of farm animals before and it is not easy. There is also no guarantee that this little guy will make it...
Then Grammy started in about how cute it was and that we needed to take it home...
Then Michael started in that he wanted to bring it home, ugh!!
I am such a sucker....as we now have a baby lamb in our family...sigh!!
He hadn't eaten for 3 days and I'm honestly not sure if he is going to make it or not. He didn't want to eat tonight but he did eat about 4 to 6 oz's of milk replacer today...So hopefully his little belly is still full and he's just not hungry. Michael is taking raising this lamb very seriously and helping me at every moment...and yes I explained to him that the little one may not make it and sometimes it happens and there is nothing we can do...He's in Gods hands!I also told Grandpocka if it makes it as soon as it is eating grass/hay and grain it's going back to the ranch!!
7 comments:
awww what a CUTE little guy!! I hope he makes it!! Grow Baby Lamb GROW!!!
The pictures of Michael with the lamb are soooo sweet!! Good luck to you with him....that's a challenge for sure!! I dodged the bullet a few months back when James thought he wanted a baby goat!! Eeekkk! I was so glad when he got involved with Cub Scouts and other things and the goat "fell by the wayside"!! LOL I'll be looking forward to reading more lamb stories!!
I have tears.
Wendy honey you have a heart of gold. With your love, and devotion and your gentle soul, you are giving that precious baby the best chance possible.
Make him eat honey. Force him if you have to... Because Michael isn't the only one in LOVE with him!!!!!!!! Please keep us posted on this small angel.
Oh, what a cutie. I hope the little rascal makes it. I know hearts will be broken if he doesn't. I sorta think the part about returning to the ranch after weaning may be a hard decision to enforce...LOL...I predict hearts will be stolen! Besides, think of poor Jake...what collie doesn't need a flock (even a flock of one) to watch over.
OMG how sweet!! You are so wonderful to take care of this sweet little lamb. the pictures of michael with the lamb are precious!
Sooo cute!
Very SWEET pictures!!!!!! Gosh, I just can't believe how healthy he looks! He was just precious, and I am so he was able to spend his last days with YOU!!!!
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