Unbaalievable! Soay lambs born this August (2022) at Flag Fen.
Flag Fen’s shepherd, David, was caught on the hop as a surprise lamb was born, on 8th August with more confirmed on the way.
Flag Fen is home to a small flock of rare breed, Soay Sheep which consists of 48 ewes and just one ram. Soay sheep are hardy and self-sufficient miniature Sheep.
The flock was established at Flag Fen over twenty years ago as part of the development of the visitor experience.
Most domestic sheep are lambed in the springtime, but in keeping with this rare breed, it is not uncommon for Soay sheep to lamb in the summer. However, the ram Angus here at Flag Fen has lived with the ewes for seven years without producing any lambs so, imagine shepherd David’s astonishment when one of the ewes gave birth.