Millie and the Lambs' Care

At Ochengarrick Wildlife Center, lambing season brings new life, but some lambs face challenges like rejection by their mothers. The farm uses wooly sweaters and frequent feeding to help them survive. Millie, a giant continental rabbit, becomes a surrogate mother to these lambs, providing companionship and warmth. Her interaction with the lambs transforms her from a lonely rabbit to a playful and affectionate companion, benefiting both her and the lambs.

What is the primary focus of the Ochengarrick Wildlife Center during the lambing season?

• Breeding rabbits

• Caring for new lambs

• Harvesting crops

• Training sheepdogs

What is one reason some lambs are rejected by their mothers?

• The lambs are too noisy

• The lambs are too aggressive

• The mothers are too old

• The mothers are not producing milk

How does the farm help keep the rejected lambs warm?

• By placing them under heat lamps

• By using electric heaters

• By keeping them indoors

• By providing wooly sweaters

What is unique about Millie, the rabbit, compared to average rabbits?

• She is a carnivore

• She can swim

• She is the size of a lamb

• She can fly

Why was Millie initially kept separate from the lambs?

• She was too aggressive

• She was too small

• Her size was a concern

• She was sick

What was the reaction of the lambs when Millie was introduced to them?

• They ignored her

• They attacked her

• They were intrigued and playful

• They were scared

How did Millie respond to being with the lambs?

• She ignored them

• She tried to escape

• She took on a motherly role

• She became aggressive

What change occurred in Millie after she started spending time with the lambs?

• She became more isolated

• She became more active and happy

• She stopped eating

• She became aggressive

What will happen to the wooly sweaters as the weather warms up?

• They will be sold

• They will be washed and reused

• They will be shed

• They will be replaced with lighter clothing

What is the main source of warmth for Millie and the lambs as their friendship develops?

• Their wooly sweaters

• The sun

• Their friendship

• A heated barn