Baymule’s 4th Lambing

[Baymule]

thanks everybody. I knew I was up against a stacked deck, but I had to try. As long as she was breathing, I had to try. I held her, kept her warm and comforted her. I knew it was coming and I couldn't stop it, but I could make her comfortable and let her die in love and dignity.

@farmerjan I think you hit the nail on the head. She was just so frail and fragile. It may not show in the pictures, but she had kind of a domed forehead, her siblings foreheads are flat and smooth. It reminded me of dwarfism. As I was trying so hard to save her, at the same time I was wondering what I was saving her for, at what point does "saving" her become cruelty for stretching out the inevitable, and if she lived, would she have the equivalent of human Downs Syndrome.

To her credit, Miranda did not abandon her lamb. I believe had Allie been healthy, Miranda would have raised all three lambs. Miranda is an excellent mother, has and raises twins with no assistance from me. And yes, I still have her, along with 2 of her daughters who are bred. Scottie gives me another Miranda daughter. I am excited to add Ringo as herd sire, and upgrading my flock.

 

[Devonviolet]

I must say, though. Miranda, Scottie and Dinner are all looking great! Those two little lambs are so cute! I sure wish I could have watched that Sheep Milking Rodeo!

 

[bethh]

Ok so who called triplets?

I did, 2 girls and a boy. Does that mean I can have one? Congrats. They are so cute. I responded before I read that Allie didn't make it.I'm sorry. I'm glad that she had yall to love on her.

 

[Baymule]

I must say, though. Miranda, Scottie and Dinner are all looking great! Those two little lambs are so cute! I sure wish I could have watched that Sheep Milking Rodeo!

Who says you would have been watching? Woman! I'd a'had you in the trenches, on your way to becoming a bonafied sheep wrangler!

Seriously, I gave her grain in a big coffee can and while she stuck her head in it, I looped a dog leash around her neck, then nose and clipped the leash to the fence. Then Miranda taught me how sheep can do the Texas Two-Step! and the side step, the backwards-forwards step, the move the milk jar because I'm pooping, the swapping sides step......and y'all thought sheep couldn't dance!

 

[Baymule]

I did, 2 girls and a boy. Does that mean I can have one? Congrats. They are so cute. I responded before I read that Allie didn't make it.I'm sorry. I'm glad that she had yall to love on her.

Ummmm…...I suppose you could have Dinner...….if you come visit and eat Dinner with us! Scottie stays here!

Oh wait a minute! I said WINNER! WINNER! CHICKEN DINNER! Haha, I will substitute lamb for chicken!

 

[B&B Happy goats]

I have to admire you Bay, for your grace at taking a hit to the heart,..... having the stregnth to look at the facts ... and the gumption to get up and move forward....... but really, MILKING YOUR SHEEP....you are a wild child

 

[Latestarter]

Congrats on the two live lambs. Sorry for the loss of the smallest. Haven't been on for a day or so and just caught all of this. Hope you have a few more new lambs here shortly to help you move fwd.

 

[Devonviolet]

Who says you would have been watching? Woman! I'd a'had you in the trenches, on your way to becoming a bonafied sheep wrangler!

AN’ YA KNOW I WOUDA DONE IT!!!!!

 

[Mike CHS]

I'm sorry you lost the lamb but you gave it your best. Losing any of them was one of the hardest things to learn to accept and we have been lucky enough not to have lost but a couple of them.

 

[Mike CHS]

I meant to mention the milking. I have a couple of my super docile ewes that I could probably milk but I'm not sure how physical it would be.