This is our little band of misfits! It began with the need to separate a handful of unwell sheep from the main flock a few winters ago. While some got better and were moved back, it became obvious to us that some new friendships had formed since they'd been together and we simply didn't have the heart to split them back up again! Other misfits have since joined and been readily accepted by this gentle group, originally headed up by the lovely 'Auntie' who looked after them all.

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Here in the stable area, we can keep a closer eye on some of them as some of them have various medical issues that need to be monitored, or extra care and attention.

The group is now headed up by Valentine and Pineapple, a couple of very charismatic ewes. Some of these sheep may only be stopping in the group temporarily while we provide veterinary treatment and extra care until they recover, but others will now remain happily in this special group, such as Pineapple who is now blind - this doesn't bother her as long as we don't alter her surroundings, and her friends help to guide her. We move slowly around her and make certain noises such as tapping on buckets to alert her that we are near with her food.

Meet Casper, Joe, Edward, and Rambo; our handsome group of Jacob-type boys! This group of sheep are quite a bit bigger than our other sheep, and so we keep them in their own little group together. They can look quite intimidating with their very large horns, but they are all very gentle; especially Joe who was brought up by us when he was found abandoned as a lamb. He loves to be stroked and lots of attention!

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Did you know? Sheep horns are made from a substance called 'Keratin', the same stuff that your hair and fingernails are made from! Sometimes horns can become damaged or fall off and like your nails, they can also grow back.

More info coming soon!

Jake was born here at the sanctuary and was unfortunately rejected by his mother, so we had to intervene and hand-rear him ourselves. We had recently taken in 'Faye', another orphaned lamb and they were raised here together. As they grew up they became inseparable, and still live together today with their daughter, April.

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April is quite shy and nervous around people, but Jake and Faye are very friendly and absolutely love to play with us (Jake is a very big boy and occasionally accidentally knocks us flying when he gets too excited!). 

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Jake is Auntie's nephew, hence the name!

There are over thirty sheep in this group; This is a happy mix of rams and ewes ranging from small Soay Sheep to the larger Lleyn Sheep, and a lot of other mixes in-between.

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Most of these sheep were rescued from slaughter many years ago and are now in their teens, enjoying the long and happy life that they deserve in their Forever Home.

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They all have very distinct personalities and frequent visitors are likely to get to know some of the more confident members of the group, such as Larry, Shaun, Storm, and Baldwin who are almost always at the front, waiting to meet you!