I have decided to change the naming theme for this year’s lambs. There are several reasons for the change, but it all started with the lack of inspiration I was feeling with the previous theme. A couple things happened today that pointed me in this new direction. The most important being that Queenie had her lamb!
She had a ewe lamb. A ewe lamb that needed a name similar to her mother’s, Queenie, and grandmother’s, Princess. I watched a King Arthur movie this afternoon and then I read Mud Ranch’s blog about Castles today – see the theme? So, the naming theme for this year is going to be Medieval names…
and this girl’s name is going to be Duchess.
Queenie looked like she was getting close this morning, so I decided to check on her and do the afternoon feeding before I headed into town to pick-up my son from school. She looked closer, but not imminent. I continued feeding and was headed out of the barn when I saw her laying down. I did a double check and saw that her water bag was hanging out! Wow, a lot closer to lambing then I thought! ‘Good timing Queenie, I have to leave right NOW!!!’ I was concerned about leaving because she is a first time mom and I would be gone an hour. I didn’t really have a choice, so I told her to check in with the older girls if she had any problems and rely on her instincts.
She did a fantastic job. The lamb was cleaned up and nursing when we got home.
I moved them to a small pen and gave mama some hay and dipped the lamb’s umbilical cord.
The rest of the ewes were very interested in what was going on…
and poor Holly was really wishing it was her lamb! Soon Holly, soon…
Stories from the Farm 
That photo of Holly busted me up! Poor gal!! You really caught her emotion there… As if sheep are stupid eh?
Funny on the name changing theme! I HAD a ewe named Duchess but she wasn’t my type… I’ve got her daughter from last year still, Emma (named for her gram.) Anyway, glad Queenie did a good job and that all was well.
– The Proud Great-Grandma 😉
I thought I remembered you having a Duchess. The name fits this little girl.
Yeah, poor Holly. She is very uncomfortable and unhappy tonight! No sheep are not stupid 😉
Congratulations on your first lamb of the season! Hurray! Love your new theme too.
Oh, this will be a fun theme to follow! Will there be a Dragon? Congrats on the start of lambing season!
Absolutely wonderful.
Great pictures and fun blog! I’ll be back to see Holly’s lamb! Hope it’s soon, for her sake. My sister’s always bugging me to get some sheep on our farm. Now I’ll just send her to your blog to enjoy them!
Thanks neverwinterfarm! Looking forward to seeing your lambs when they get here.
Does Brian have any good dragon names for me? The problem is coming up with names that are easy for people to say 🙂 Thanks!
Thanks for stopping by! Looks like Holly will be lambing this afternoon. She is in the beginning stages of labor, so check back soon!
Oh my what a precious baby Queenie had. I think your name is absolutely perfect. She looks like a gorgeous Duchess. Love this year’s naming theme!! 🙂