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Britain’s Loneliest Sheep’ Fiona Is Expecting Twins

A veterinary scan at Dalscone Farm confirms a twin pregnancy following a supervised rehabilitation program.

Overview

  • Farm manager Ben Best said Fiona received hormone treatment and was paired with a Suffolk ram, with a scan confirming twins.
  • Her weight fell to about 90kg before breeding and is now around 97kg, with long‑term arthritis improved by the diet but still present.
  • She is having regular blood tests and the farm expects lambing in early February under close monitoring.
  • Specialist climbers rescued Fiona in November 2023 after more than two years isolated below coastal cliffs first reported by kayaker Jill Turner, and a petition drew over 55,000 signatures.
  • A JustGiving appeal raised more than four times its £2,500 target for RSABI and the Scottish SPCA, and the farm has sold small items made from her fleece.