What in the world is the running of the lambs?!  We don't know if this event is unique to our flock, or if this is a common occurrence amongst many flocks, but it is absolutely the highlight of our lambing season.  During late gestation and early lactation, before the ewes are put back out to pasture with their lambs, they receive a supplemental grain ration of whole oats and/or barley in order to support the greatly increased nutrient requirements of late pregnancy and milk production.  Every day, when we put their grain in the feeders, the moms rush to eat and the lambs stand around in a group, looking awkward, like middle schoolers at a school dance.  Then, suddenly, one lamb takes off across the barn paddock at full speed, running until she can't go any further.  Then she turns around and comes barrelling back towards the group.  Before we know it, ALL the lambs have joined in (even the ones who are only a few days old!) and a rampaging herd of fluffballs is careening wildly around the pasture having the time of their lives while their moms relax over grain.  It is hilarious!  We can't believe that multiple groups of lambs have done this exact same thing across the years.  It's now an annual tradition, and with about 120 lambs expected in 2022, we're looking forward to seeing how it unfolds this year.  This video from 2021 still makes us smile, and we hope it brings joy to you, too!