While each of our lambs has its own sheep mama, they all share one main human caretaker. Her name? Elaine Shirley. Elaine is the supervisor of Colonial Williamsburg’s Rare Breeds Program and part of her job is managing our flock of roughly 50 sheep, including this year’s 20 pregnant and nursing ewes. …
Kick Off Sheep Week and Help Us Name Our Triplets to Win an Amazing Prize Package!
Sheep Week has officially arrived and we couldn’t be more excited! From April 13 - 17, we’ll share trivia, behind-the-scenes interviews, videos, and of course plenty of pictures of our Leicester Longwool lambs. The three stars that have quickly taken center stage are our adorable triplets. Have you met them yet? Because they need names and we need your help!…
Happy Birthday AND Happy Anniversary to Our Leicester Lambs!
There may still be some snow on the ground, but the first lambs of the season are here! As we welcome the most recent additions (twin sisters) to the flock, we’re also reflecting on the breed as a whole since this year marks a major milestone for Colonial Williamsburg’s Rare Breeds Program….