Meet first of 34 baby spring lambs to arrive at Tatton Park

The team are expecting 34 more arrivals in the coming weeks.

Elly Edwards, Tatton Park farm assistant and resident sheep expert, said: “It’s our absolute favourite time of year, helping to bring new life into the world and we can’t wait to show off more lambs to visitors over the next few weeks.”

Elly and the team work hard throughout the winter months to synchronise the ewes to all lamb at roughly the same time.

A specialist sheep scanner visited the farm in February to check on the ewes and count unborn sheep.

It was revealed that they’re expecting 34 lambs in total, including six singles, 11 sets of twins and even two sets of triplets.

The first baby spring lamb arrives at Tatton Park

Elly said: “Once we have this information we can give the expectant ewes the correct care and feed for the number of lambs they are carrying, to ensure the best possible results for all the animals.”

Visitors meet the new arrivals during lambing week from Saturday, April 2, to Sunday, April 10.

Staff will share their expertise and give informative talks in the lambing shed.

Visitors will be able to discover how they spot the signs of lambing and care for the sheeps and little ones during this extra special time.

There will also be a chance to find out how their feed is made in the mill.

Children will also be able to see farmyard favourites such as cows, pigs, horses and goats. The farm is also home to several rare breeds including the Leicester Longwool sheep, Shire horses, Middle White pigs and Golden Guernsey goats, all of which are on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust watch-list.

Tatton Park’s farm is an approved conservation centre for rare breeds, and these animals’ numbers are maintained thanks only to the dedication and hard work of the farm staff.

The farm is open from 11am to 4pm. Normal farm admission applies.

Visitors booking up to three days in advance can save 10 per cent on tickets.

For more details and to book visit tattonpark.org.uk