Ww were looking at the sheep this afternoon when OH noticed that one of the shearling ewes had her tail docked (tail docking is not the breed standard for Badger Faced sheep).
Nearby on the ground was the other half of her tail with a big bramble attached to it. The tail bone bit was sticking out the end and looked quite recent. The shearling didn't have any blood on her legs or bum.
MY LAMB HAS PULLED HER OWN TAIL OFF!!!!!!!
OH doesn't recall seeing her stuck at the top of the field at any time during the week and she seems perfectly fine - eating, moving, baa-ing etc. The tail end has got bone in it so it's not just a big bit of fleece.
I can't imagine what distress she must have ben in to have to pull so hard to get untangled from the bramble that she pulled her own tail off!!!!
Has anybody else had this experience??