Even though this black lamb is at least five weeks older than Bullwinkle, he's a slower growing breed*, so Bullwinkle is more like his big brother. He's pretty nervous about everything in his new home and never leaves Bullwinkle's side. BW alternates between being really excited to have a minion to being mad he has a minion. Typical big brother ;-).
The new lamb came from Final Frontier Farm and is one of the Rocket lambs. While Rocky would seem to be the perfect name to go with Bullwinkle, his grandfather, Rocket's dad Rocky, is one of the new rams at The Training Center this year and that's just too many Rocks in the neighborhood.
I took a fecal sample to the vet this morning to have them check for parasites. I wrote his number (601) on the bag. The tech looked at my messy handwriting and thought it said Levi. I think that works :-).
I took a fecal sample to the vet this morning to have them check for parasites. I wrote his number (601) on the bag. The tech looked at my messy handwriting and thought it said Levi. I think that works :-).
*His mother is Clover and she's a Cotswold/Wensleydale/Texel cross (one of Keebler's cousins) and Rocket is a Border Leicester/something cross. He has a beautiful fleece that reminds me so far of Murphy. He's bred more like Hershey and Spud though I think, so we'll have to wait and see.
19 comments:
Looks like Bullwinkle has it under control! :)
Welcome Levi!
Oh, he's so pretty!!!! I cannot wait to see his fleece!
He has beautiful, expressive ears just like BUllwinkle!
Will BW let Levi ride on the unit?
So sweet ;-)
Reg has asked the most serious question of all. Glad BW has a friend.
Well Levi means "attached". I think that is quite appropo and BW approved. Enjoy your wonderful new addition !!
I'm not sure, but I'm guessing not...but that he'd be thrilled to show off how HE gets to ride. He's had a big time showing Levi all the cool stuff he gets to do and how he's in charge of everything in the barn, feed room, tack room... ;-).
I think he really is enjoying a friend his own size and age. He gets pushy if food or treats are involved, but Levi takes it in stride.
I LOVE this! He really is attached to Bullwinkle. Like Velcro attached!
a sweet pair
Welcome Levi!
Yay!! Friends for life, just like Keebler and Graham.
Congratulations on the new addition. It is always good to have best friend (although Ramsey is not yet convinced).
Bullwinkle's shadow! Levi's (fleece is) comin', hide your heart, Girl! (sorry, couldn't resist - and showing my age). Seriously, those are all wonderful breeds for a great fleece. And moorit, I love me a nice floofy brown fleece.
They are a beautiful pair! My Twilight and Tucker are 75% Cotswold, 25% Shetland crosses. They do have lovely fleeces, so I would expect Levi's fleece might be similar. How delightful!
New lambs are always fun :)
He will have an interesting fleece! I am sure it will be beautiful.
Sweet! I'm glad Bullwinkle has a buddy. Levi is a great name, too!
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