Lambing day at Amners Farm
Every year Amners Farm have two lambing weekends, where it opens up to the public for visitors to come and see the lambs and get close to lots of animals. My friend has told me about it several times, so this year, we thought we’d take a look.
There was a very long queue to get in, but that didn’t matter, there was plenty of space for the kids to run around while we were waiting. First up, we took a look at the miniature railway, which was quite cool. Next we went to see some puppies. They were very cute and the children got to hold them, which is a first for my kids. They loved them (as all kids do!).
There were a couple of falconry birds just outside the puppy area and the children stopped to see them, fascinated for quite a while. 
Next stop were the gorgeous little chicks. The children sat down and we brought one over for them to hold. They were really brave and absolutely loved it. At first, they were a bit nervous, but that didn’t last long. They gently stroked it, talked to it and held it. It was such a lovely experience for everyone. BB wasn’t so sure, but he did stroke them, until it poohed on Pinky, then it had to go back!
Of course a farm visit would not be complete without taking a look at a tractor, sitting in its huge wheel and going on a tractor-trailer ride. As you can probably guess, that was BB’s favourite part of the day!
We had a lovely picnic with friends before heading into the lambing barn. There were lots of sheep in pens with their newborn lambs. It was lovely to see all the new tiny lambs, some sitting on their mothers, some feeding, some learning to walk (or wobble should I say) and others being cleaned by mum having literally just been born. 
The children were really fascinated by all these sheep and lambs. Boo kept asking “why have they got red bottoms?” (from the blood after giving birth). That was a tricky question to answer, I just told her it was because they have only just given birth to their babies. Luckily, she didn’t question that further!
I think the children would have stayed there watching them all day, but it was quite crowded so we moved on. There was an area in the barn which had bales of hay staked up for children to climb and jump on and tunnel through etc. The kids loved it, but it was extremely busy with lots of children of all ages. Boo was pleased with herself for climbing to the top, until an older girl randomly just pushed her off! Of course there were many tears, mostly from shock rather than hurt. Once the tears stopped, she got back on there, but didn’t go back up to the top though. BB enjoyed jumping off, while Pinky had a good play with all the loose hay.
Once we managed to prize them away from the play barn, we ventured over to the queue to hold the lambs. Whilst waiting, we watched the Pigs being fed and a sheep being sheared. BB loved watching that. It taught the children about where our woolly jumpers come from.
Then came the cute cuddly little lambs. They were so soft to stroke and very cuddly. We stayed quite a while stroking, cuddling and talking to the lambs.
Then, last thing before going home, we had another cuddle with the little chicks…..
BB even managed to have a chick on his lap this time (even if he does look a little unsure).
We had such a great day together as a family with friends, surrounded by lots of lovely cute animals. It was very busy, but that didn’t stop us having a great time. The children experienced lots of things they had not done or seen before, so was a fantastic learning experience too. They couldn’t tell me what the best part of the day was, because they loved it all so much!
Great day out and very good fun
aww sounds like a lovely day and all those gorgeous little baby animals! So lovely! Poor Boo for being pushed off, especially after she was so proud of herself for climbing up. Glad to hear she wasn’t hurt though I am not surprised she was a bit shocked, bless her! Glad it didn’t spoil the fun either
xx #savouringtheseason
It was a really lovely day with lots of cute animals x
This looks like a brilliant day out. I must have a look locally to see if there’s anything similar near me. Thanks for linking up! #FamilyFriday
It was a good day
Aww I always wanted my son to do this but the entrance fee is a bit steep here. Love your childrens faces! Touching the animals is really a great experience for kids! #familyfriday
It is a great experience for them
Looks like such a lovely day out. My two would love those hay bales, too! Gorgeous photos x
Thank you x
That looks like a lovely day, those chicks are so cute. We’ll have to do something similar one day, my kids love animals but it’s nicer when you can get up close and give them a cuddle or a stroke.
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It is lovely to see the children get close to the animals
Aww.. so sweet! Surely a fun packed great day.
It was
Animals and play barns are such a great combination for a day of fun for the children. Lovely photos of them meeting all the Spring babies, many of which we have been enjoying here at Coombe too. Thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.
Thank you, it was a lovely day out
Aww, those chick are especially cute! looks like you guys had a great day xx
Thanks, we did love those little chicks x
I have some lovely photos of my kids sat in hose enormous tractor wheels! I agree too, cute chicks
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Thank you, the tractor wheels are enormous!
So lovely and look at all those cute animals. Adorable. Sad she got pushed off after climbing up. Bless her. Hope it didn’t ruin her fun. Overall though sounds like you had an amazing time together. #countrykids
Getting pushed off didn’t ruin her day, the tears were over quick. We all and a lovely time x
Perfect family fun
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Lambing is such a magical time and a great thing for children to see and be involved in. I miss not breeding our own lambs (although not the nights up watching the ewes!)
It is really magical
Looks like a wonderful day, seeing animals up close is such a great experience for them. And, tractors and climbing on hay just top it all of nicely
It was a really lovely day for everyone
This must have been so much fun for the kids! Getting up to close to animals is always a good experience for them.
Thank you, everyone had a lot of fun
Oh wow what a wonderful day. We were at a farm at the weekend so your post made me smile! Sounds like they had such a great time with the animals especially with the chicks, lambs and of course the tractor! Fabulous post, thank you so much for sharing with #whatsthestory
Thank you. I hope you had as much fun at the farm as we did
How gorgeous are those animals. Looks like a lovely day
Thank you, it was a really lovely day
This is just the cutest! Visiting a farm really is fascinating!
Jen
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Baby lambs are just the cutest! We also had the privilege of seeing some brand new lambs last week… Kids loved it. It looks like you had a wonderful day #SavouringtheSeason !!
Thanks, yes, those baby lambs were very cute. Glad your kids loved it too