Ted O’Callaghan, 5, is proud as punch of his Valais Blacknose-cross lamb, on his farm in Poles, Co Cavan. \ Nicola O' Callaghan

Niamh McKenna snapped this great photo while going for a walk on 27 April in Farnane Franklin, Cappamore, Co Limerick.

Sisters Josephine and Sarah McLaughlin take a fit of giggles while out enjoying Sarah's fifth birthday in the silage field on their family farm in Malin Head. \ Marie McLaughlin

Madeleine Mills really captured the energy of this spring lamb as the sun set in Ballymahon, Co Longford.

Cupán tae: Molly Sheehan, aged two, taking a tea break from calving season with daddy. \ Kate Sheehan

Valerie Conroy sent in this great picture of her sheepdogs in Connemara minding the ewes before they lamb.

Young farmer Seán O'Donoghue having the chats with his mare Nelly in Cappagh, Co Waterford.

Magically moody: Peadar Murray looking out for rain on granddad's farm in Borrisokane, Co Tipperary. \ Sarah Murray

Peas in a pod: Roisin Scott photographed these well behaved Charolais bullocks in Aghagower, Co Mayo.