Watch the video below to see a lamb (one of twins) being born on Wyld Meadow Farm in Bridport Dorset in April 2020. Once the lamb has been cleaned by its mother it is important that it gets up on its feet quickly and latches to the ewe’s teat to get the colostrum (first milk) which is packed with nutrients and antibodies.

Sheep Facts:

Click on the infographic for a larger view or right click and choose “Save as..” to download.

Download the activity sheet: Activity one – sheep

Have a go at three or more of these activities and when you’ve finished email the results either as a document or photo to katie@discoverfarming.co.uk.  In return you will receive a certificate and an illustration of the farming year.