Sheep and many animals (like donkeys) recognize each other by smell more than anything else – dogs too.

We put Robin and Laurie out in the Pole Barn so they and the other animals could get to smell and know one another.

That is to guard against the lamb getting stomped or butted when he enters the real world in a few weeks.

Donkeys are among the most curious of animals, and they are also guarding animals.

It’s very important that they know newcomer’s spells, they don’t let strange animals into the pasture. Donkeys have been known to stomp lambs thinking they are intruders.

Lulu came right over to the fence and so did Robin. They had a good long look at sniff at each other. I call it trading smells.

Now Lulu will protect Ribon from predators as well as the other sheep.