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Triplets And Twins
Herald The Arrival Of Spring
These kids get to play with the lambs at their grandparents 11-acre sheep farm
located along Route 896 north of Strasburg In Lancaster County. Actually, when
Grandpa and Grandma Slegrlst (Elvin and Jane) went on vacation to Costa Rica In
January, their daughter and son-in-law June and Jeff Holllnger and the grandchildren
Eric and Chad Holllnger and Anthony Smoker cared for the flock of 17 mothers. Five
sets of triplets and eight sets of twins later, the flock Is bursting with 33 babies all fri
sky and playful.
To help the boys know which lambs go to each mother, different colored dog collars
are used. Many of the lambs have already become pets, each with a different personal
ity.
Right now, the most asked question is “Grandpa, can we keep them 811?” And
Grandpa is not ready to break any young boys heart Just yet
This large number of multiple births in a small Dorset flock is considered unusual.
And experts agree whatever the Siegrlsts are doing In management, they should con
tinue. The flock is a hobby for Elvin who uses the woik with the sheep and lambs as a
way to relax from his occupation as an auctioneer.
In the photo, the boys, from left, are Anthony Smoker, 10; Chad Holllnger 7; and Eric
Holllnger, 10. Jeff and June Holllnger are standing In back.
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