Average lamb weight; Finn cross

[NachoFarm]

Such a simple question but I can't find the answer anywhere! I know it would depend on how many in the litter, feeding practices etc but is there an average weight for a Finn lamb at birth?

 

[Bridgemoof]

I'll let you know in a couple days Nacho. I've got a first timer Finn ready to deliver

 

[NachoFarm]

Lol, hopefully we don't beat you to it! We're due any day now around here! SO NERVOUS!

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

Ours is due any day as well. She's huge so I'm hoping for twins.

 

[NachoFarm]

Any chance you have a pic you could share? Ours doesn't look very fat but she's all bagged up and she had twins last year and her mom had quads this year (not here at our farm) so I'm wondering if she could be carrying more than one. Only time will tell I guess, we're only at 142 days so let the waiting game begin!

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

Will see what I can do. She's way bigger than when she had a single last year but I also have absolutely NO clue when she is due.

 

[Bridgemoof]

The Finns are coming! The Finns are coming! Leah, my Finn, has a mucous plug coming out. So anytime now! I am not expecting anything more than twins, and I will be happy if I get that.

 

[Bridgemoof]

Here's a picture of Leah from the top. I don't think she looks that huge, plus she has a lot of wool.

 

[Symphony]

http://www.sheep.cornell.edu/links/farmers/stillmeadow/pictures/septuplets/index.html

Lots of babies.

 

[Bridgemoof]

Yep that's why we got them Symphony. But for all the hype about what great producer's they are, I think their first years they don't produce as many. That's why I'm thinking twins but not trips yet.

BTW, she hasn't gone yet. Despite the mucous plug, she hasn't exhibited any other signs that lambing is imminent. Who knows.