To save a lamb

First thing this morning a farmer spotted a sheep tangled in the mesh, belly up. This is usually the end, in our experience.

However, on approaching the lamb, she kicked. Clearly there was life in her yet. A minute or two's quick work, and she was disentangled. The farmer then determined that she was one of those which hadn't been tagged yet, so she was lifted clear and taken to the porch where we have our tagging kit.

On returning her to the flock, newly tagged as number 16, she became more active, and bleated, and one ewe responded. While they nuzzled each other, the farmer worked out that the lamb's mother is Rose. It was a happy way to start the day.