Tom Staunton: The only ewes that get ration are the ones in poorer condition
Care: The cold and wet will show up any weaker lambs and poorer-conditioned ewes if they are not minded. Photo: Getty
Tom Staunton
The main bunch have begun lambing. The weather hasn’t been ideal, with a lot of rain.
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