Tricot, Very Protective Mother

Tricot chose the middle of the night on a very cold night to deliver her lamb.*  Being a first time mother, she was a little on the slow side, too, but I think I can forgive her.

 Tricot gave birth to a single ram lamb.  He's black (of course) with white markings, including some super cute ears.  We've named him Slate.  

Tricot is a pretty fierce mother.  One of the hens had been laying eggs in Tricot's lambing jug.  Tricot was not particularly concerned.  The hen flew into the jug this morning and started to get comfy, only to be attacked by Tricot.   The hen escaped in the nick of time.

*Feldspar kept us entertained during the long, cold wait.