Notices by a stinky ox 🐂 (llamasoft_ox@toot.wales), page 5

At first he was a little bit shy, and for a couple of days it was a big achievement even to be able to touch his wool; and he didn't know what Digestive biscuits were at first. After a couple of days I was able to give him a little skritch - and although he'd been kindly treated next door, no doubt, I don't think he'd ever had a really proper skritch before.

He *melted*. Leaning in and sighing and wiggling in happiness. In a way that was the first real moment of his new life.

He's been an absolute joy ever since. He loves not just cuddles but actually to snuggle and will stand there absolutely content as you hold him and cuddle him. In summer if you sit down in the field he'll come and climb into your lap. He is just a super affectionate and loving chap.

He's so cute he even gets fan mail. He's received letters and parcels of Digestive biscuits from a little girl (who has the same name as our donkey) and her brother. They've even visited him with their parents.

Here he is receiving a stash of Digestives from the same source. He is a gentleman of course and shares his good fortune with the rest of the flock.

He's growing up now, and third in the hierarchy of the flock. He remains a complete and utter cuddle bug mind.

He's growing up big and strong - look how tall he was, and this is a few months ago now!

Here he is yesterday, so you can see how his wool is growing back; by Spring he'll doubtless be an exuberantly fluffy boy.

He is probably the most affectionate sheep I've ever known, and runs up for cuddles as soon as he sees you. If you should try and leave before delivering a full set of cuddles then he'll butt you in the back of the knee to let you know you can't go yet.

But why would you ever want to leave? There can't be many better ways to spend relaxing time than cuddling with this fluffy and affectionate chap. 🐑

Meet the Flock #2: Brambles. His story to follow. #Defaidodon

Skippy receiving his biscuit. #Defaidodon

Skippy receiving a double ear rub #Defaidodon

Flappers too big for the bucket! #defaidodon 🐑