We love to share real farm stories at Ritchie and with lambing season fast approaching we think its time to share how the LamPram makes a difference. Especially to those needing to move lambs and ewes, when working alone. This one comes from North Cornwall. Where early pedigree Zwartbles lambing means long winding wet lanes, muddy roads and needing to move stock quickly and efficiently without stress.
Here’s their experience, in their own words…
I keep a small flock of pedigree Zwartbles sheep in north Cornwall. Lambing is done through early January in sheds at home to be ready for the show season. I then turn out at pasture from 2 weeks old (weather depending).
Why We Needed a Better Way to Move Lambs
I started using the LamPram myself nearly 3 years ago. It started getting difficult to move the young lambs to fields we rent across the road. We found the lambs just bumbled around rather than walking and trying to get the ewes to move without their lambs by their side was very time consuming and frustrating.
Using the this equipment was so much easier. We had quite a distance to move them up a long muddy lane, down the road, and down another lane before getting to the field. We managed at one time to get 5 lambs in with 3 ewes following well.
What Surprised Us Most
Once you get the lambs in and start moving they are happy as they are standing and can see where they are going. The ewes can see over the top to smell their lambs. They can see them through the mesh sides so they follow the lambs easily.
The LamPram is very well balanced. With the handle at a great angle it easy to pull. Along with the sturdy wheels it makes it easy to move over a variety of terrain. I like to put a small amount of straw in the bottom as it helps the lambs grip on the bottom without slipping.
And the Unexpected Year-Round Uses after Lambing season…
Other uses I’ve found for the LamPram after lambing include; moving logs to the back door, taking recycling bags to the top of our lane, moving equipment to and from show stands. I even used it to move a litter of puppies around!
This is just one of dozens of ways LamPram users adapt it to their land and flock. This simple but effective piece of kit reduces stress for stock and operators alike particularly when working alone. If you’d like to see more real-farm stories, explore its features and benefits or see how to order, head to our LamPram HUB HERE.
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