Sheep triplets

Calving

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August 23rd 2008
Wow, when people told me calving was a busy time, they meant it - it's been absolutely hectic here for the last month! We've had around 300 calves now, and I've looked after them all (yes, I'm exhausted!). The oldest ones are fending for themselves outside now, only getting milk once a day. The little ones are the best to look after, you have to teach them to feed, and it's really cute when t ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Dunedin

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more