SHARING OPTIONS: The majority of ewes will lamb unassisted, but it is important to have regular supervision in place during lambing and intervene when necessary. / Philip Doyle The recent increase in optimism in the sheep sector is thankfully getting more young people involved, while there are also farmers converting to sheep or possibly returning to lambing ewes after a period of time. In the recent Irish Farmers Journal reader survey, a request which arose on a number of occasions was getting back to basics and covering some beginners or refresher-type article.