Spring lambs with plastic coats in Tarleton, Lancashire, UK. 22nd Mar, 2017. UK Weather. Heavy and persistent rain throughout the county means these blue-faced Leicester cross newborn lambs get a helping hand to avoid the worst of the weather. Lamb macs are polythene jackets which provide protection against the elements for a newly born lamb and help prevent hypothermia which is the major cause of lamb mortality in temperate regions such as the UK.

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Shearwell Clear Lamb Macs - 100 Pack. 100 Biodegradable Clear Lamb Macs Slip-over lamb macs keep young lambs protected from wind and rain. Protecting young lambs from the wind and rain helps them to thrive. These clear macs are easy to fit and they stay on securely until they naturally biodegrade.

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Size: 3600px × 2400px
Location: Preston, UK
Photo credit: © MediaWorldImages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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