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Photo(s) of the Day: Spring’s First Lambs

It happens every year but it never gets any less cute. The first lamb of 2012 was born Saturday and is now on display in the Mount Vernon paddock along with two others that have been born since. All of the sheep at Mount Vernon are members of a historic breed called Hog Island Sheep, which were more common in George Washington’s day. The first lamb born is white with black spotting, while the other two are black. Approximately 30 ewes are expected to give birth this year, so the paddock will be teeming with lambs throughout the spring.

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3 Responses to “Photo(s) of the Day: Spring’s First Lambs”

  1. Debbie Says:
    March 14th, 2012 at 7:05 am

    I just love the baby lambs!

  2. Sarah Says:
    March 14th, 2012 at 10:01 am

    I was there last year and saw baby lambs. Cutest things ever!

  3. taco girl Says:
    April 26th, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    “frolicking” is the cutiest thing ever

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