Wonky, the wee lamb from Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, is inspiring people across the globe

A lamb born with a twisted neck on Scotland’s Inner Hebrides has taken TikTok by storm—earning the nickname Wonky and warming hearts across the globe.

The croft-born lamb faced an uncertain future from the moment she entered the world. Her neck was bent at an unusual angle, making it difficult for her to stand or feed on her own. But with a determined spirit (and more than a few gentle head rubs), Wonky has defied all expectations.

Talking to The Glasgow Tab, Wonky’s owner Rhoda Meek, said: “Wonky is doing incredibly well! I wasn’t initially sure that she would survive, but after some help to drink from her mum, she found her feet and is thriving.”

Rhoda began sharing Wonky’s journey on TikTok—documenting everything from her bottle feeds to her first wobbly steps across the Hebridean grass. One especially heart-melting video, showing Wonky running (still a bit sideways) into Rhoda’s arms, has now been viewed over three million times.

TikTok commenters have called Wonky everything from a “fluffy warrior” to “the embodiment of resilience.”

One wrote: “If Wonky can keep going with her head literally on sideways, I can get through this week.”

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@tireetea a week of Wonky!! what incredible progress for a #wonkylamb 🥰🐑 🎉 #farming #farmlife #farmtok #sheep #lamb #scotland #cuteanimals #funnyanimals #wonky #islandlife ♬ Akon’s Beautiful Day – Akon

Rhoda spoke about Wonky’s progress, saying: “Her balance is almost normal now, and I’m struggling to catch her, she is so quick. She has quite a lot of confidence because I’ve handled her so much, and she is definitely a bit cheeky. Her new hobby is chasing hens.”

Talking about the lamb’s “bonkers” around the world fame, Rhoda explained “Wonky’s had so much support from all round the world,” adding Tiree Tea, Rhoda’s business, will now be selling Wonky merch.

“People were asking for merch, so we’ve worked with an artist in Tiree to create ‘A little on the Wonky side’ t-shirts and hoodies. Because we are a tea company, we also launched a limited edition Wonky Tea, and we sold out within two days!” she said.

Now a permanent fixture on the croft, Wonky spends her days munching grass, bouncing around the moors, and occasionally posing for her ever-growing fanbase. Her neck may still be wonky—but that’s exactly what makes her wonderful.

Featured image via TikTok