We are a few days out from losing Timber so my focus is helping Isaac grieve. Sheep are so devoted to each other. They really are amazing. Isaac has been working on moving outside for almost a week now. He will bunk with Millie, Sweets, Raven and Ticco goatie. Raven has finally stopped running from him in terror thank goodness! He’s so fast and she’s only used to her older sheep friends. They live life at a much slower pace. Today she is not running- phew! Weaning sheep is not my strong suit. I love having them in the office with me. They are so happy and cheerful hopping about. Tromping around and around the dining room table creating noise enough to think an elephant might be running around instead? They are precious.

Millie and Sweets adore lambs so they take good care of him. Today I closed the front door so Isaac has to stay outside all day. He’s had free run in and out so it will be a big adjustment for us both. Ugh. So far he’s been back for a drink and bite of grain. I left it out on the porch for him. They get attached to their stuff like bowls and blankets. I went outside twice to visit with him but the third time I pretended I didn’t hear him. I will cry myself into a migraine I think! He can come inside to sleep tonight if he wants to though. Having to stay out 24 hours the first ‘lock out’ is asking way too much of him. (And me) WIsh us luck!