Guess who I just found standing on his own and drinking from his mama? Rushworth.
I think he is probably out of danger but he has a long road to catch up with the other lambs. I’m going to continue to feed him every four hours until he gets a bit stronger, but only during the day; he should be able to nurse from his mama at night. After consulting all my reference books, I’m positive he was premature. His dome shaped skull and extra long legs are the giveaway.
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Hooray for Rushworth! I love his knobby knees!
He looks really little in this picture.
I am so relieved! I hope that he continues to get stronger and stronger…
He IS really little. Like a third the size of Gulliver little.
Aww – hooray for Rushworth! I’m rooting for you little guy!
Yay !!!!!!
Three cheers for Rushworth! I’m so glad he’s making it.
i am so glad he made it! he’s the cutest one so far! *nods*
He’s just the sweetest looking little dude!
yipee!!!!
I’m so very glad to hear he’s still doing okay! Mr. Tiny for the win!!!
Mr. Tiny Rushworth is a fighter… keep it up, little boy, keep it up! Gosh, he’s even smiling in the picture! Love those knobby little knees! Good job, Shepherd!
Yayyyy!!! I was rooting for him.
Sweet baby. Hope to be able to get pix of him in person!
Do you think there is something lurking in the fields that are pushing the ewes into early labor – ala Amelia?
Yay Rushworth! I’ve been rooting for you.
Awesome! Hope he continues to do well. He’s going to a very special boy!
Sweet little guy. I hope he continues to progress.
He is so sweet! Wish I could help feed him! (It’s only a little over 1,000 miles for me to get there…) I’m so glad he’s doing ok.
Oh Sleepless Shepherd,
Thank you for taking such good care of a wee one. Nap well!
Our whole family is rooting (forgive the pun) for Rushworth, though in our hearts he will always be called Mr. Tiny.
Congratulations! How wonderful it is to seem him doing so well after such a rocky start.
Oh, look at the little guy, what a sweetie! He is very tiny but he has a determined little face. You are a good shepherd.
Yay!!! Determined little guy!!!!
You’re just a good caretaker, hooray for you and Rushworth. Great name given he’s a preemie!
Wonderful! He looks ever so proud of himself, if just a leetle teetery. Maybe you can get some rest, now.
So happy he is making it. Preemies are extra cute. Cuddles to him from us!
So great to hear! We’re rooting for him here in Detroit.
Three cheers for little Rushworth!
Yay!!!! I’m glad he is pulling through!
What are your key reference books? For someone interested in having a flock in the very distant future…
Three cheers for the little guy! He’s so lucky to have a human like you in his life…
Thank you. I’ve been worried about the little guy.
Darling little Mr. Tiny Rushworth, I hear that you are doing better and better. Keep up the good work, and keep getting good mommas milk from your momma. You will improve each and every day that you try!
Perfect name…he RUSHed to get here, and he’s WORTH it!
Yay! Go, Rushworth, go!!! He’s a testament to how well you take care of all your babies!
Go Mr. Tiny, Go Mr. Tiny!! Yes, looking at the comparison picture of him and another lamb, he definetely looks premie. Get some sleep everyone!
rushworth
is so cute
and i’m thrilled as everyone else that he’s doing well!
soo soooooooo cute
much love
keep getting stronger little boy
beaming u LOTSA LOVE….
rona
You did an amazing job keeping him alive so he could make it to this point. Great work, and three cheers for Rushworth! May he continue to gain strength, the little sweetie.
That face! How can anyone not root for him? He is just too precious. I’ve saved him as my wallpaper.
I love looking at the pictures of your lambs. makes me smile.
Yay for tiny lamb!
He is mind bendingly adorable, and I really hope he continues to thrive!
Woo Hoo! Great news! JMFarmers! I wonder what might have prompted this sweet baby to arrive prematurely?
He looks much better from the first photo. His muzzle seems better formed now. Go, Rushworth, go!
Oh, I’m so happy to hear about Rushworth. What a darling!
Oh no…what is happening with the little guy?? Im thinking good thoughts……and keeping my fingers crossed.
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