Some early-lambing flocks have already had their first ewes drop over the last while, while many others will have been busy lambing right through the Christmas period into the new year.

Lambing can be a stressful time on farms, so to make life that bit easier and stress-free, it would be no harm to pick up a few essential items before that first ewe drops.

Listed below are some items that will come in handy during the lambing season.

To reduce stress levels and to avoid constantly going back and forth to the vet for supplies, it is important to stock up on these essentials.

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As well as stocking up on supplies, it is also important to make sure everything is in order in the lambing shed to ensure the lambing period is a success.

Now is a good time to set up individual pens; in order to make sure there are enough buckets available for each pen so that a ewe has access to clean water at all times.

Every farmer will want to avoid this, but setting up an area for pet lambs now will save time come lambing.

Furthermore, it is important to ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that the infra-red lamps are working properly in order to give a lamb the best possible chance of survival.