Clyde Primary School pupil Sophie Crane boasts an impressive seven years’ experience in looking after lambs. She says lots of cuddles are the key to a successful flock.
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Lots of cuddles are key for a prospective sheep farmer, who is keen to build a larger flock this spring.
Clyde Primary School pupil Sophie Crane, 9, boasts an impressive seven years’ experience in looking after lambs.
Usually, Sophie could expect to look after two to three lambs from her family’s flock, but this year she was looking to expand her services.
She looked after lambs that had been rejected by their mothers.
“If they have lambs and they don’t want them, I look after them,” Sophie said.
This year, Sophie’s younger sister Scarlet, 7, was helping her with the lambs.
Their mum Natalie said looking after lambs was second nature to Sophie.
“She’s got a very caring nature - it’s very natural to her.”
“[She] wanted to look after as many as she could this year, so she thought she would make up a flyer to let people know she was willing to look after them.”