From the lambing shed: Delivering twins - with a bit of help

This blog highlights farmers' thoughts and experiences during lambing 2025. In this video blog, teacher and farmer Shane Auckland reflects on lambing time

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This lambing took place at Oaklands college in St Albans Hertfordshire where I farm. I've never been shy about helping ewes bring their lambs into the world, it always stirs euphoric emotions in me. This...

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