Lambing Update

We have been inundated with requests for news from the Maternity Paddock

[below] Brian Brown, snr. -- Any resemblance to an Australian movie star either in looks or brains is entirely coincidental, and besides he spells his name differently.

We are pleased to report 130% success rate; a total of 31 lambs are now gambolling, as is their wont. All black faced with black socks.

We are happy to confirm rumours that all share the same father, a large chap currently on holiday on the Maniototo. Understandably the ram in question would prefer anonymity, given the manifold responsibilities implied.

However, we scorn discretion on these pages and we are happy to reveal his identity: the ram is our own Brian Brown snr. (see photo).

As a footnote we should report one or two casualties, mostly of the stillborn variety. Two orphans have been ministered to by the enthusiastic Georgia, and the ever patient Sheree. Sadly Brian Brown 14th did not make it, but his brother Baa-Baa is fit and well, and has his name down for Christ’s College.