The next lamb on the list is Paloma ("Polly"). Polly was the lamb that I helped to deliver. Dove appeared to be struggling with her labor so I had called the vet, but the vet did not arrive in time. As I was watching Dove, one hoof and a nose appeared...and then it became quite obvious that she couldn't get the lamb any further because the lamb's other leg was too far back. So, I sprung into action - pushing the nose back and pulling the other hoof into place (fortunately it wasn't too far back and was easy for me to reach). I then held on to the lamb's hooves and pulled gently as Dove delivered her the rest of the way. It was quite a feat for Dove because Polly was HUGE! I couldn't believe it when I saw this gigantic black lamb - coming from my smallest ewe!!
Paloma is the Spanish word for "dove." She isn't small or white like a dove, but she sure is beautiful and gentle like one. I just love this lamb...even though she is very timid and for the longest time would act like I'm going to eat her every time I entered the pen. After many months of sneaking up to pet her on the butt while she's eating, Polly has finally decided that I am okay and won't run in terror at the sight of me.
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She is lovely
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