Lambing Midwife Workshop 6-Day
Farm Experience: Birthing Lambs 1-Day
April 3rd 2020- April 18th 2020
Choose from these two programs both designed to introduce you to the art and techniques involved in successfully birthing lambs. The 6-Day workshop is a full immersion with active hands-on learning whereas the 1-Day experience is more observation based.
Lambing Midwife Workshop 6-Day
If you are serious about learning how to birth lambs and want to do multiple births, then join us for the 6- day workshop. This will be a week that you will never forget! You will participate in the miracle of life, birth and possibly death.
You will stay on the farm where you will receive first hand instruction on what to do when all is going right and what to do when things go amiss.
There will be shifts to work, time for meals and time for sleep – not necessarily all in a scheduled manner, but according to the natural birthing process of the sheep.
“I remember birthing a set of twins by flashlight at midnight under a blood moon with one of our students.The legs of the twins were tangled and we had to push the legs back inside the mom, untangle them, then deliver the babies. It was one of the most moving nights of my life. I will never forget that birth and I have witnessed thousands of births.” ~ Lynn
In this Workshop you will Learn:
- Birthing Techniques
- Signs of Labor
- How to Deliver the Lambs
- How to Deliver a Difficult Birth
- How to Save a Life
- Care for the Lambs
- Breeding Information
This Workshop Includes:
- Instructions for 6 days
- Experiential Learning
- Birthing
- Lamb Care Chores
- Farm Meals
- Housing
- One-on-One Instructions
- Mentorship
Each person will work an 8-hour shift per day. You will be totally immersed in everything about the birth, care for the moms and the lambs. This will include some night shifts — the most miraculous time of the day.
If you are thinking about or dreaming about being a veterinarian or vet technician, this is a great opportunity to see if you like it.
Meet Your Guide and Instructor:
Lynn GiIllespie is a shepherd and wool fiber artist. She is the founder of The Living Farm and has kept sheep for 17 years. She has birthed hundreds of sheep and currently cares for a flock of 100 and is preparing to receive 120 more!
Your Best Lamb Birthing Experience Awaits!
$600 for 6 days; includes birthing, instructions, meals and lodging.
What you need to know before Registering:
We have scheduled our experience dates to give you the best chance of witnessing a birth, but lambing is an unpredictable business and we cannot guarantee it.
No dangly earrings or jewelry
Anyone who is pregnant, trying to get pregnant, should read the following health guidelines from the NHS: Click here to open article.
If you are pregnant or planning to be it is recommended that you do not visit us during lambing time.
This experience is very real, this is not for the squeamish.
You will need to wear old clothes that can get dirty. Plus, bring a change of clothes for the ride home.
If you want to help in the deliveries we ask that you have short fingernails.
We reserve the right to protect the sheep’s welfare at all times.
This event is for people 15 or older, no children please.
No dogs allowed for this experience due to the possible stress levels for the sheep.
All The Tools You Need To Become A Successful Lambing Midwife
The birthing period is between April 3rd - April 18th. Once you register we will give you a call to discuss which 6-day block works for you.
Join the Birthing Adventure!
Register today for this once in a lifetime opportunity! Space is limited.
Farm Experience: Birthing Lambs 1 Day
If you are just curious about the birthing process of lambs and want to observe, this 1-Day option is the one for you!
You will possibly observe:
- Birthing Techniques
- Signs of Labor
- How to Deliver the Lambs
- How to Deliver a Difficult Birth
- How to Save a Life
- Care for the Lambs
If nature is on your side, you will possibly get to birth a Lamb!
Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful tour as well as watching a lamb being born at my feet. What an amazing experience! The sheep just walked over and I went to pet it and looked down and said "Lynn, I think we are having a baby here", you handed me a towel, and the miracles of miracles happened. There was a baby lamb being born, literally at my feet. I didn't even get my shoes dirty. I got to watch this baby being born into the world and take its first steps. It is something I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you again for a memorable experience." Connie Grantham, D.C.
A One of a Kind Farm Birthing Experience Awaits !
$90.00 for 1-Day lambing experience; includes a delicious Farm-to-Table Lunch!
Experience the Magic of Birth!
The birthing period is between April 3rd - April 18th. Once you register we will give you a call to discuss which 1-day block works for you.
Join the Birthing Adventure!
Register today for this once in a lifetime opportunity! Space is limited.