Farmer's shock as sheep gives birth to seven lambs - one shy of world record
Summary
A farmer in North Yorkshire was surprised when a sheep gave birth to seven healthy lambs, which is very rare. This is one lamb less than the UK and world record of eight lambs born at one time.Key Facts
- A ewe (female sheep) in Newby near Stokesley, North Yorkshire, gave birth to seven lambs.
- Seven lambs born at once are rare, as usually sheep have twins or triplets.
- The UK record for most lambs born at one time is eight, set by a ewe in Scotland in 2021.
- Guinness World Records shows the record of eight lambs born at once was first set in New Zealand in 1991.
- The farmer, Ben Frankland, helped care for the lambs, with five being bottle-fed and two staying with their mother.
- The ewe was very tired after the birth but is now doing well.
- The National Sheep Association called the birth "incredibly rare" and praised that all lambs were healthy.
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