Please baaaaaar with us while we continue to update the bios of all the lovely residents currently at Mirkwood………it is a work in progress……

Meet the current residents of Mirkwood

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    Harry Potter

    Born at Mirkwood 03.05.2016. Mum Luna Lovegood / Dad Cranmore Presley aka Elvis. His twin died hence he had to be the boy who lived! Currently down in the boys field, can stand up and walk about with assistance.

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    Cedric Diggory

    Born at Mirkwood 21.04.2016. Mum Lavender Brown / Dad Cranmore Presley. Twins with Severus Snape. Has limited mobility but loves being waited on hand and hood in the infirmary.

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    Severus Snape

    Born at Mirkwood 21.04.2016. Mum Lavender Brown / Dad Cranmore Presley. Twins with Cedric Diggory . Also has limited mobility but loves being waited on hand and hood in the infirmary.

  • A sheep with curly wool standing on straw inside a barn or stable.

    Sirius Black

    CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

  • A sheep with a curly fleece, standing on straw inside a barn or stable, illuminated by artificial light. The sheep has a white face and black legs, with a textured, woolly body. The name "Arthur" is written in white text in the upper left corner.

    Arthur Weasley

    Came up with Emily and three boys who didnt have names so they became the Weasleys. He is a castrated male Southdown who l I collected from near Spalding on 29.10.2023 after the owner died unexpectedly and none of the family wanted the sheep.

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    Charlie Weasley

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  • Close-up of a sheep with a curious expression, standing on straw inside a barn with other sheep in the background.

    Edgar

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  • Close-up of a sheep's face wearing purple and yellow ear tags, standing on a farm with other sheep in the background during dusk.

    Gracewood Xplorer

    aka Patrick

  • A sheep with a sheep's body and a lamb's face, standing on a bed of hay inside a barn. The sheep's face appears to be that of a lamb, with blue eyes and a gentle expression. The name 'Larry' is written in red text in the upper left corner.

    Larry

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    Moon

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  • Close-up of a black and white sheep named Timmy standing on straw, with two other sheep in the background and a building, a car, and trees in the distance.

    Timmy

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  • Close-up of a sheep's face inside a barn, with other sheep in the background.

    Noel

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  • A black sheep with a woolly coat stands on straw bedding inside a barn.

    Nigel

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  • A black sheep standing on a grassy field, with some hay or straw on its face and head.

    Nightstar Basil

    Our latest recruit! An entire male born 30.01.2021 and lives with the boys. I first met Basil at the Norfolk Show in 2022. Gill and Tim brought him to live with us when he had finished his ramly duties. Normally he would be sold on to another flock but he has a dodgy back leg and kept falling over. He is far and away the cutest and cuddliest sheep in the flock!

  • A young black and white sheep lying on yellow straw, with a brick wall in the background.

    August (augie)

    Born 05.03.2017 and raised by children (bottle fed) then moved to Hillside Animal Sanctuary where Mandy realised he would be a better fit here. So he arrived at Mirkwood 15.04.2021 where he now lives in the boys field and is friendly to a fault especially when buscuits are involved!

  • A sheep wearing a gray and black patterned flat cap, standing on straw inside a barn with wooden and brick walls.

    Sproxton Andy

    Bred by Gill and Tim in Coxwold 03.04.2020 and named after me! I asked if when they sold him on they could let me know but when umpire died they sent him to me anyway! An entire male he lives with the boys and arrived 09.05.2021. He is super friendly and daft as a brush.

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    Louis

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  • Close-up of a sheep with a fluffy, dirty coat covered in straw, standing on a bed of straw, with a barn and trees in the background.

    Trixie

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  • Close-up of a sheep with a woolly face covered in grass and hay, lying on ground with green grass and dirt.

    Vera

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  • Close-up photo of a sheep with curly, matted wool, covered in bits of straw and debris, lying on the ground in a wooded area.

    Venus

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  • A close-up of a sheep with a fluffy, curly coat, lying on a straw-covered ground in a barn.

    Wendy

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  • Close-up of a sheep with curly wool behind a metal fence in a barnyard, with other sheep in the background and a shed with trees beyond.

    YumYum

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  • Close-up of a fluffy sheep with curly wool, standing on hay in a farmyard, with other sheep and a barn in the background.

    Xena

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  • A sheep with a body of a sheep and a face of a black and white goat standing on green grass in a fenced farm area.

    Emily

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  • A black sheep standing on straw in a barn, looking at the camera with some hay on its face.

    Edie

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  • A close-up of a sheep lying on green grass, with some hay on its wool and face, in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.

    Betty

    Betty is a coloured Ryeland born 12.04.2013. She came here 31.05.2022 from Norfolk when her owners emigrated to Italy. She has limited mobility these days but I feed her separately and she is doing remarkably well!

  • A sheep with a black face and curly wool, standing on straw inside a barn, with hay stuck in its wool.

    Little Hen

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  • A black and white goat lying on hay, looking directly at the camera.

    Bella

    Bella is a Balwen sheep born 16.032017. I collected her and her soul mate Edgar 07.07.2021 from a place in Wisbech when the lady was moving to a home with no land. I love this girl to bits given that she is half the size of the other sheep she more than holds her own.

  • A sheep with a fluffy wool coat standing on green grass in a field.

    Tickles

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  • A sheep with curved horns and a woolly coat standing inside a barn on a bed of straw.

    Squirty

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  • A black sheep facing the camera, standing on a dirt and straw-covered ground, with hay or straw on its face and body, and a wooden fence in the background.

    Jaz

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  • A small brown and black sheep with a fluffy coat standing on grass outdoors.

    Darcey

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  • A sheep with a sheep's body and a goat's head standing on dirt, with the name 'Padma' in the bottom right corner.

    Padma

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  • A sheep standing on green grass with a pile of manure behind it, labeled 'Parvatti'.

    Parvatti

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  • A fluffy sheep standing on a grassy field with hay and dirt, facing the camera, with another sheep in the background.

    Miffy

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  • Close-up of a sheep's face and wool, with hay surrounding it. The sheep's nose and mouth are visible, and it is lying on a bed of hay and straw.

    Buttons

    Buttons is a Ryeland sheep born 10.03.2017. She came here on 28.10.2021 from reading with 3 of her flockmates when her owner had to move to an urban location. Always up for a cuddle even when no biscuits involved!

  • A close-up of a sheep with curly wool covering most of its face, showing only its nose and mouth, standing on hay in a barn or pen.

    Jemima

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  • A fluffy sheep with a humorous, exaggerated face, standing on hay inside a barn.

    Mia

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  • Close-up of a sheep with a thick, fluffy wool coat in a farm setting, with a barn and hay in the background.

    Rosie

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  • A sheep with a human face in a barn surrounded by hay and cinder block walls.

    Porridge

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  • A close-up of a sheep with a fluffy, curly black face, standing on straw inside a barn.

    Doris

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  • Heather

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  • Close-up of a black-faced sheep with white wool in a grassy field, surrounded by other sheep and trees in the background.

    Wayne

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  • A sheep with a sheep's body and a human face, standing on straw inside a barn.

    Rowena

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  • Two sheep standing at a farm fence, one with a black face and the other with a light brown face, both facing the camera.

    Xandia & Abigail

    Abigail came from Gill and Tim 24.06.2025. Born 21.02.2020. Her posh flock name is Yorvik. Very friendly, quite dark for a coloured. Eats anything and everything!