The Rituals of Spring: Lambing Season's Essential Bonding

The video tutorial discusses the lambing season, which typically starts in mid-February. It highlights the challenges faced by first-time ewes and the importance of the initial bonding process between the ewe and her lamb. The tutorial also covers how farmers decide the future of each lamb, whether to keep it for breeding, sell it, or use it for meat, based on its quality and gender.

When does the lambing season typically begin?

• Late March

• Mid-February

• Early January

• Early April

What is a lambing jug used for?

• To separate sick lambs

• To facilitate bonding between ewe and lamb

• To transport lambs

• To store lamb feed

Why is it important not to interfere too much during the bonding process?

• It can make the lamb sick

• It can cause the ewe to reject the lamb

• It can confuse the other ewes

• It can delay the lambing process

What factors determine whether a lamb is kept for breeding?

• The lamb's size at birth

• The lamb's quality and gender

• The lamb's color

• The lamb's ability to walk

What happens to male lambs that are not needed for breeding or sales?

• They are released into the wild

• They become lamb chops and pelts

• They are kept as pets

• They are used for wool production