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Since some tall fescue varieties are not quite as palatable as other grasses (like OG), one way to solve the picky eating is to plant a straight stand of fescue. That's why pasture mixes are so bad to plant, because the animals pick and choose what they want, and most mixes contain grasses that...

I've never heard of the medium Down. I think there's only the regular Southdown and the Old English (babydoll). I've got the regular ones and love them. :D

After owning Oberhaslis, I would never EVER own another dairy breed. :D Simply love them.

Doesn't really sound like she was hammered with grain, to me. That's why I said if she's acting off, treat her. If not, she'll probably be fine. If she's acting fine, she probably didn't eat that much grain to begin with.

I used to live not too far from Coventry! That pup will love it there. :D Beautiful country!

Looking good! I can't get over how WHITE they are! :lol:

If the ewe is acting sick or lethargic or has no appetite, then by all means treat her. If she is acting normally, I would not treat her. I've had ewes scour after being turned out on new pasture, and they're fine after a day.

Even on the slight chance she's preggo (which I think is a VERY slight chance at that age), she would just barely be pregnant, not enough to change her belly size. I second what Sheepgirl asked. Are you sure she's bloated and it's not just that her rumen is full? Is she eating really...

I'd just keep an eye on her and as long as she's acting normal let it run its course. If you want, you can give her some hay and/or baking soda to help her rumen even out a bit.

Glad to see the sheep are finally home! Your views are spectacular!!! I'm jealous, it's so darn flat over here!

Been a long time since I posted an update, but here's a pic taken last week. She'll be roasted for a pig pickin' bbq at the end of the month. I'm a little sad, but I think I'm ready to say bye.

Thanks! I'll do that. :)

Good luck and congratulations!!! :D

My DSD will be showing one or possibly both NZ does in the county fair, which is the second week of August. One doe has a litter now, 5 weeks old. I don't think I'll breed her again until after the fair. I'm trying to figure out if I have time to breed the second doe, and then bring her to the...

:celebrate I love donkeys!!

I never, ever withhold water. I think that can lead to disaster. I'd rather have a ewe with a full udder than have one get dehydrated. It takes a minimum of 5 days for the udder to get the signal to stop producing milk. If you milk her out before this, her body doesn't get the signal to...

Sorry about that NZ litter. :( That's frustrating!

Oh, and Lady Gaga's hiney looks much better too! :D

The sheep look great. Is it hard for your neighbor to sell his sheep? The lambs are looking good too, and holy cow, poor Ciqala's udder! I'd definitely tie her up and milk her out. Her teats are too engorged, and it's no wonder she doesn't like them touched! I think if you milk her out...

Oops, sorry, I spelled Ciqala's name wrong! Oh, so there's no chance Ali had the last 2 lambs. Can't wait to see if she's bred or not!