71 ewes missing: Young farmer returns from holiday to devastating news

Rustlers stole the sheep sometime last week (Stock photo)
Rustlers stole the sheep sometime last week (Stock photo)

A young farmer has come back from her holiday to devastating news that 71 ewes and around 130 lambs had been stolen.

Lorna Sidebottom created a public Facebook post to try and reach the news out as wide as possible.

The post, dated 27 June, has already had over 10,000 shares.

Lorna Sidebottom (Facebook)
Lorna Sidebottom (Facebook)

She said on Facebook: "Whilst on holiday I received some devastating news that 71 ewes had been stolen with the majority having twin lambs at foot.

"They went missing a week ago from Sandon, Staffordshire. They are mainly young mules and mule x texel sheep. Some lambs have been left behind without there mothers.

"All of our ewes and lambs are ear marked with specific notches in both ears. They also have a red mark on their hip. All lambs have a single yellow tag however our ewes have a mix of our own tags and bought in tags.

"This is the second time this year that sheep have been stolen.

"I'm hoping that the power of Facebook will give us some information. Please please share this post as these sheep could be anywhere by now, if anyone hears anything please let us know."

Anyone with any information can ring Lorna on 07534964911.