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4-H Members Take on New Challenge with Lambing

May 13, 2021

4-H member with 3-week old lamb

The arrival of Spring brings thoughts of new life in many forms…the first brave flowers, buds on the trees and the cheerful green of new grass. However, nothing says Spring more than newborn lambs in all their bouncy, soft and adorable glory. I spoke with two Cape May County 4-H members who are raising lambs this spring to learn what it is like to raise their own lambs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animal Health, Sheep Tagged With: animal health, breeding, care, lambs

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