#279 has a nickname: Poopy. She had such a messy, poopy rear end that we decided she had to have a scrub down. If sheep are left with poopy rear ends, they attract flies that may even lay their eggs in the poopy bits and then when the eggs hatch the sheep become infested with maggots - disgusting. So to avoid the horror of de-maggoting a sheep's arse we decided to use a hose, bucket, scrubbing brush and lots of elbow grease to clear up the mess.
The ewes are so tame there is no need to chase them around the field to catch them. I had just cut down some fresh willow branches from the ditch so all the ewes were busy mashing leaves. I picked #279 up in my arms (they are not heavy at all) and carried her out of the field where Peter was waiting with all the gear. He washed her down while I tickled her under the chin and fed her with bits of stale baguette. She was as happy as Larry. Sorry, no photos, as we kind of had our hands full!
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