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Lambing in Spring!

Damien stayed with one of our wonderful host families during the February half-term. He is hoping to study Veterinary Medicine in September so having the unique experience of lambing was a wonderful experience albeit hard work!

Damian’s host family said:

‘During his time with us, he bedded down suckled lambs and even lambed a few ewes with a bit of help from my husband. He was so tired after that he postponed his tutoring sessions for the following day so that he had a later start. The day after, he said to my husband that being a farmer is hard work, and it’s a long day, even though he started at 10am and James had been out since 5am. I think it’s been a good experience.’

Here is what Damian had to say:

‘During the lambing season, I had the opportunity to have some hands-on lambing experience during my stay with a host family. I was impressed by the workload of the farmer. I assisted the farmer and helped some ewes to give birth, this will help when I go to study veterinary medicine in September.’