Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz were forced to make a difficult decision on their farm, leaving their daughter Marnie visibly upset. The family chose to move their pet lamb, Aga, to join the main flock, a step that preceded sending two sheep to slaughter.
In an emotional moment captured for the ITV show 'Fletcher's Family Farm', Kelvin admitted the day was one they had all dreaded. 'Our Aga is more like a dog than a sheep, and we've all become very attached to the little guy,' he said.
Marnie pleaded with her parents not to send Aga away, fearing he might end up on their dinner plate. Kelvin reassured her by marking Aga with a love heart and promising that Aga would never be eaten. 'I'm making you a promise, you see. He won't end up on our plate. I promise you that,' he said.
Liz explained that Aga had been hand-reared from birth and was now healthy enough to join the flock. Kelvin admitted the decision was not the most profitable, but added, 'family comes first.'
The episode airs tonight at 7.30pm on ITV and is also available on ITVX.
