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The only foolproof way is an ultrasound. Generally, if you have seen a ram mating the ewes, you can count on lambs 5 months later. Our ewes plump up and their bellies become larger. Their appetite increases significantly, especially in the last 2 months. In the last month, their milk will...

very exciting. we're waiting for 2 ewes to throw. by my schedule, they are due on valentine's day, but we're ready to go! best of luck! lynn

we feed alfalfa to pregnant ewes and lambs as a supplement. otherwise, they graze and have access to bermuda hay. nutritionally, adult sheep don't really need to eat alfalfa - bermuda or timothy is preferable. we supplement our ewe's grass/hay with 4-way feed or sweet feed, which most feed...

check out nebraskasheep.com. there is a breeder's directory listed by state and breed. we are listed there and receive alot of calls from locals looking for sheep. good luck, lynn

my sheep first aid kit contains: betadine, antibiotic ointment, alushield, stethoscope, digital thermometer, surgical scissors, rubbing alcohol (for disinfecting), clear plastic tubing, large syringes (3 cc) with needles, disposible gloves, eye wash, liquid sheep drench. -lynn