If lambing season had a theme tune, it would 100% be The Muppet Show.
As Fenwick continues to remind me – carefully laid plans when you are a farmer are asking for it and lambing time is NO different – infact … it’s worse!
Farming, I have come to understand, is the art of dealing with perpetual disasters before the days ‘planned’ work has even begun. Welcome to February (and every other month 😆) on the farm!
From the road, it looks peaceful enough. Behind the scenes though, we’re preparing for one of the busiest and most magical seasons of the year. A season where farmers run on pure adrenaline and just few hours of sleep – Lambing season is coming! With it our much-loved lambing experience at a working farm in the Scottish Borders, recently voted The Times’ Number One Easter Experience 2024 (which still makes us grin).
Lamb feeding launches on 28 February, and this post is here to explain what The Lambing Experience really involves, who it’s best for, and how to plan a visit.
Here’s a few FAQ’s to help with any questions you may have;
February Behind the Scenes on the Farm
Right now, February on the farm is busy in all the quiet ways. We’re preparing for lambing, keeping a close eye on the sheep, getting bottles and milk ready, and juggling family life alongside it all. It’s tiring, sometimes chaotic, and oddly grounding at the same time. This way of life teaches you a lot. It teaches you to care properly, to put animals first, to be observant, to work as a team, and to find joy in very small, everyday moments. It also teaches children that life doesn’t always bend to convenience, and that responsibility matters. Even if they occasionally grumble that town life looks more exciting! February is when everything quietly clicks into place – knowing that once lambing really kicks off, there’s no such thing as a “quiet week”. Farmers love to say next week will be calmer. It never is 😆👌 For visitors, February is about understanding what lamb feeding actually is, who it’s for, and why booking early matters. Once lamb feeding goes live, places fill quickly, and confusion is usually what can get in the way!What the Lambing Experience Actually Is
The lambing experience runs from April to June, right in the heart of spring on the farm. This is when our ewes (mummy sheep) are bringing newborn lambs into the world, and when visitors can step into real, working farm life. Some lambs need a bit of extra help early on, which is where bottle feeding comes in. During your visit, you’ll be welcomed onto the farm by our farming family, learn what lambing season is really like, and get hands-on caring for newborn lambs. That will include helping to bottle-feed some of our orphan lambs, learning about the lambing process, asking as many questions as you like and NEW for 2026 – a tractor and trailer tour into the lambing fields themselves – you might even get to see a LIVE birth! There’s no script, no rush, and no pretending farm life is perfect! Just honest, hands-on farming at the busiest time of year. For many children, it’s the first time they’ve seen life begin up close. For adults, it’s often a quiet reminder of how much care, effort and responsibility goes into farming – things that are more and more easy to forget when food appears neatly packaged on a shelf.Is Lamb Feeding Suitable for Children?
Yes, absolutely! And it’s one of the reasons families love it so much. The lambing experience is recommended for children aged 5 and above, as it involves being close to newborn animals and listening carefully to safety guidance. It works particularly well as a family day out in the Scottish Borders, whether you’re visiting locally or travelling from further afield. Children often surprise us with how thoughtful and gentle they are around the lambs. For many, it’s the first time they’ve seen animals at the very start of life – something that tends to stay with them. Lamb feeding works brilliantly for families, including those with younger children, grandparents visiting with grandchildren, and anyone who wants a gentle, hands-on farm experience. You don’t need any farming knowledge, and you don’t need perfect countryside clothes either. You do need to expect mud though, and the odd dose of unpredictability. (Lambs sometimes decide they’re finished before you are! That’s all part of it.Why Lamb Feeding Is Limited and Seasonal
Lamb feeding doesn’t run all year, and it never could. It only happens during lambing season, sessions are kept small, and availability depends entirely on what’s happening with the sheep at that moment in time. That’s not a limitation we try to hide, it’s part of what makes the experience genuine. Once lambing season moves on, lamb feeding does too.What to Expect When You Visit
The lambing experience lasts approximately an hour to an hour and a half, depending on the day and what’s happening on the farm. Your ticket includes full access to the self guided farm walks and play area (before and after your time slot that day, AND for the rest of the year!) so you’re welcome to explore, picnic, play and take things at your own pace and also to revisit and discover what other seasons are like on the farm. We’re open seven days a week during the season (April – September). Facilities include on site include toilets, baby changing, picnic areas and a low key café serving tea, coffee and ice cream. There’s parking close to the farm entrance and accessible toilets available. And yes, photos are absolutely encouraged. Just please avoid using flash around the animals, and remember to tag us!How Booking Works
Lamb feeding experiences open for booking on 28 February to our email list first The lambing experience is very popular and availability is limited due to animal welfare and the nature of the season. Advanced booking is essential, and sessions do fill quickly. If you’re planning a farm visit for kids in the Scottish Borders, or looking to feed lambs near Edinburgh, booking early is the best way to avoid disappointment. Because sessions are limited, we always recommend joining our email list so you hear when bookings go live and know exactly how it works (the email list gains access to Lambing Experiences a whole 24 hours before anyone else!) There’s no rushy sales talk, we don’t have time for that! Just clear information and honest availability. Real farm life doesn’t run to a perfect timetable, but we’ll always try to tell you what to expect.Why Visiting a Farm Still Matters
Knowing where your food comes from matters. You can’t get more informed than visiting your local farm and seeing it for yourself. We rear it, we care for it, and we sell it straight to you, knowing it’s had the most physically free and stress-free life possible. Whether it’s lambs being bottle fed during lambing season, a locally made gift for granny out of the shop, coo mince for a midweek lasagne or a proper beef roast, understanding the journey changes how you see it. And if you fancy experiencing lambing season up close, February is where it all begins.
Here’s a few FAQ’s to help with any questions you may have;
