Sheep flock to Maddiston street after escaping from farm

Residents of the village’s Toravon Drive worked as a team to round up 14 escaped sheep within a garden last Wednesday morning.

The flock is thought to have broken free from Toravon Farm via a hole in a fence.

Around two hours later, the sheep were eventually returned home by the farmer – much to the delight and amusement of those who live in the area.

Maddiston woman Carrieanne Craig said: “My neighbour went to make a cup of tea and looked out her window where she was greeted with all these sheep trying to get in at her door.

“They were all standing in the street so we herded them into her garden and put buckets up to stop them causing damage to cars in the street.

“I just found it hilarious! It took us about an hour and a half at least – the full street was out!

“The farmer came over and was laughing and said thanks very much. He clapped his hands and like magic the sheep all ran home!”

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