Marigrace's Lamby

 He is a BOY!  And before his immediate future changes I thought I would document this friendship.  In October we were given a Dorper newborn lamb who was abandoned by his mama.  Marigrace took it upon herself to bottle feed "Boy" and adopt him as her "new best friend".

He's been living on our back porch.  He LOVES Marigrace and follows her everywhere like an obedient dog.  Even when Marigrace rides her pony, the lamb is sure to follow her.  He, however, does NOT like anyone but Marigrace.  And now that he is full grown and all MALE, this poses a problem for his future (immediate) and Marigrace's love affair.

We have tried putting him "out" with the rest of the animals, but he cries and cries for Marigrace.  At night he sleeps by the window, getting as close to her as possible.  He also has a love affair with the laundry hanging on the line.  Once I have it hung up, it is difficult to get it back down as he butts me, quite upset with my taking down his "friends".

Needless to say he HATES men.  He challenges Jody and Joel mercilessly.  At first it was quite cute, but now he's a terror.

But, with Marigrace he continues to love and protect.  So, do we have lambchops??  Or, better yet I am sure he would LOVE a cutie pie ewe his same age.  He then could roam a pasture together forever.