Our little rejected lamb Ofelia is growing and thriving. If you have followed our Instagram then you have kept up with her shenanigans and growth. She’s fully bonded to me and follows me where ever I go when I am in the barn. If she can’t find me, she calls waiting for me to call back. Though her mum has rejected her, one of her brothers is always at her side. He is always there next to her when eating hay or sleeping.
Ofelia has won the hearts of many through her first 6 weeks of life. People across the globe have been pulling for this little one. She has brought much joy into their homes as they have cheered her on from near and far. Ofelia is our highest percentage Gotland ewe in our flock with nearly all Swedish genetics. At just over 97%, she is considered a purebred Gotland by the GSBANA registry standards. That makes her just a little bit more special than she already is. ❤
Little Rejected Lamb
If you would like to support Ofelia as we continue to bottle feed for one more month, we have some extremely cute tote bags and tiny note cards you can purchase. Each features a sketch of Ofelia at just 2 weeks old. Just know that in purchasing these sweet totes and notes, you are helping to pay for her last month of milk and for that, we are extremely appreciative!
Leani du Toit
Dear Kim,
This story just brightend my lockdown day today 🙂
I am relatively new to rural life – been out of the city for 4 years now – and am trying to start a website to share my experiences as well as encouraging others to consider a rural life in our zoom-enabled virtual life.
I would love to learn more from you and your own journey with this wonderful website of yours.
Warm autumn regards from the Upper Karoo region* – in South Africa,
Leani
*also sheep country although we live in the tiny tiny town and don’t have sheep…just two sheepdogs 🙂
Kim Goodling
Leani,
Thank you for your kind words! I am sure you will find many folks interested in a peek into rural living! And who knows, maybe sheep will enter your picture at some point!