Madonna

Sometimes a sheep's name will come to the shepherd after a sheep displays a certain character trait. We had our experience with Brittany's mothering skills which produced Little Mac, our first bottle lamb. The Dor Galen breed that we are developing is crossed with Horned Dorsets and Scottish Blackface. Dorsets are known for their good mothering skills as well as the Scottish Blackface, so we thiught we had that covered. Brittany proved the exception to the rule when she was a first time mother. We bred her for a second time this year and are waiting for the results  with Brittany having a second chance to prove herself. We will see...........
Dor Galen ewe #15 gave birth to Nemo  a couple of days ago. Knowing she is a first time mother, we were a little nervous  about her mothering abilities, but she has proven to be a most attentive,affectionate mother. I spent some time with her yesterday and her new lamb.  Her name came to me and now she bears the name of "Madonna".  Here's another photo I took of her and Nemo, a.k.a. "Stock Tank Survivor"...............