New spring arrivals

By Joan Janzen

KINDERSLEY - A set of twin lambs were the first arrivals for the 2025 lambing season, making their appearance before spring officially arrived. Michele Rast said the twins were the only births at their Circle R Ranch near Beadle, while the other ewes seem to be hanging on for warmer weather. “We are coming to the conclusion that this is a ‘late’ year,” she said.

The Rast family’s adopted feral cat has become friendly with their ewes who allow him to share their water bowl, and check out their new born lambs. Photo courtesy the Rast Family

A set of twin lambs were the first arrivals for the 2025 lambing season, making their appearance before spring officially arrived.

This year, the Rast family adopted a feral barn cat through the KAWS animal rescue program. Their new addition became friends with their sheep before he began trusting his adopted human family.

Michele said although the ewes with new babies don’t tolerate too much in their pen alongside their babies, they have accepted their new feline friend. The family affectionately calls him their ‘Supervisor’.

After a ewe had unfortunately delivered still born twins, the Supervisor went in the pen and snuggled beside her, providing comfort. Michele described the scenario as very unique.