Tag Archives: sheep barn
When Little Bo Peep (almost) lost her sheep
“Rrrrrrrr tay” I trilled, trying to copy the way that French shepherds rolled their r’s in a sort of high-pitched Spanish accent when they called their sheep. “Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr” The sheep stayed imobile at the edge of the field poised to … Continue reading →
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Tagged Alps, animals, border collie, farm, flock, France, french shepherds, nature, sheep, sheep barn, sheepdog, shepherd
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Sheep barn or maternity hospital?
The sheep barn has been transformed into an emergency maternity ward, with the lambs going through the same routine as any other baby. When they are born, they have their umbilical cord disinfected.. and if their mother doesn’t have enough milk.. … Continue reading →
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Tagged Farming, French Alps, lamb, lambing, sheep, sheep barn
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The mountain dweller 