Farm Visit

On Saturday morning, Charlie and Dad drove along a winding road to Mr Rose's farm. The ute's engine revved as it climbed a steep hill. At the top, Charlie saw green paddocks dotted with sheep. Mr Rose waved them over. “A lamb has wandered away from its mother,” he said. Charlie listened carefully as Mr Rose explained what to do. They walked slowly beside the fence, looking for small hoofprints in the soft ground. A faint “baa” floated across the paddock. Charlie spotted a lamb beside a patch of tall grass. It whooshed out like a gust of wind when he came closer, then hurried towards its mother. Charlie grinned as the ewe nuzzled her lamb. “Your quiet eyes helped us find it,” said Mr Rose. Charlie felt proud. On the drive home, he wondered what other farm jobs he might try next time.

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