When was Fiona the sheep rescued?

Fiona was rescued in October 2023 after being found trapped at the foot of a steep cliff.

How many lambs did Fiona give birth to?

Fiona gave birth to twins, one male and one female.

What happened to Fiona after her rescue?

After her rescue, Fiona was taken to Dalscone Farm in Dumfries, where she was cared for and eventually gave birth to her lambs.

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Lonely Sheep Fiona Welcomes Twins

11 Feb

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Summary

The sheep, Fiona, once known as Britain's loneliest, has given birth.
Fiona was rescued from a cliffside in October 2023 and taken to a farm park.
She has now given birth to twins, a male and a female, at Dalscone Farm.

Fiona, once dubbed the loneliest sheep in Britain, has achieved a significant milestone by giving birth to her first lambs. This remarkable sheep was the subject of headlines in October 2023 when she was discovered trapped at the base of a steep cliff in the Cromarty Firth.

Following a successful rescue operation, Fiona was transferred to Dalscone Farm in Dumfries, where her pregnancy was later announced. After more than two years at the farm park, she has now delivered twins – a ram and a ewe, who are currently unnamed. The birth went smoothly, with farmer Ben Best reporting that both lambs are doing fantastically and have bonded immediately with their mother.

Fiona's journey began after she was rescued and found to be overweight and not fully integrating with other sheep. The decision to breed her was aimed at fostering a sense of family and connection for her. Her story has also been part of a mental health awareness campaign focused on loneliness in the farming community.