Blessedfarmgirl's 2025 lambing/kidding journal

[farmerjan]

YAY on a nice looking set of twins... so glad that as a first freshener, the ewe is doing good... That's a BIG help.

One of the reasons we watch the first calf heifers much closer... to make sure they "get it" about the calf going to the "back end" to find the teats to nurse when the momma wants it to stay in the "front" of her to lick and talk to... Also another reason why I like the heifers to be a little older... I seem to have the better luck of a little bit older one being more settled down... seems instincts kick in better in my cattle...
Your ewe looks like she is a nice one...

 

[blessedfarmgirl]

YAY on a nice looking set of twins... so glad that as a first freshener, the ewe is doing good... That's a BIG help.

One of the reasons we watch the first calf heifers much closer... to make sure they "get it" about the calf going to the "back end" to find the teats to nurse when the momma wants it to stay in the "front" of her to lick and talk to... Also another reason why I like the heifers to be a little older... I seem to have the better luck of a little bit older one being more settled down... seems instincts kick in better in my cattle...
Your ewe looks like she is a nice one...

Yes, it's definitely a big help. She's 13 months old which is the age my ewes usually are when they have their first babies, but she's almost as big as my 3 year olds! She nursed her mom last summer and fall after I tried weaning her so that probably contributed to it. She's my best keeper ewe from last year and very flashy too.

 

[blessedfarmgirl]

Two more ram lambs born last night. Marian is a pro now. Got back from church and she already had one cleaned off, 15 minutes later the other one came out in 3 or 4 pushes. They are so cute with their spotted noses. I'm kinda sad they aren't girls, but Marian gave me girls two years in a row so I can't complain. These boys will be good lamb chops come next winter!
One thing I've been noticing with these lambs is how looong they are, especially the ewe. I'm pretty pleased with how my new ram has improved that so far. Excited to see them mature.

Moses is one happy boy right now! He LOVES lambs.

 

[blessedfarmgirl]

Three more lambs were born right before the storms! Gael, my last first timer for the year had a single ewe lamb Thursday night. She's my wildest, and of course she had to be the only one who needed help. I chased her all over the paddock with a lamb nose sticking out of her before I finally caught her and got the lamb out. But all is well now. The lamb is cute, but will probably be as wild as her mother. I will decide whether or not to keep her once I see how many ewe lambs are born total.

Then Friday while I was doing the morning milking, one of our most anticipated lambings happened! Mocha from @Baymule had ram/ewe twins!! I was hoping for some flash from Mocha, and she certainly delivered. Look at these gorgeous babies! And not only are they flashy but they are long, wide and very nice in conformation too at this young age. I may let the ram go as a commercial herdsire if he turns out like I think he will.

Ram, named "Tank" for now because he's HUGE.

Ewe, named "Daphne" by my little sister. I love her little nose spot!

 

[SageHill]

WOW!! Gorgeous!

 

[fuzzi]

Three more lambs were born right before the storms! Gael, my last first timer for the year had a single ewe lamb Thursday night. She's my wildest, and of course she had to be the only one who needed help. I chased her all over the paddock with a lamb nose sticking out of her before I finally caught her and got the lamb out. But all is well now. The lamb is cute, but will probably be as wild as her mother. I will decide whether or not to keep her once I see how many ewe lambs are born total.

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Then Friday while I was doing the morning milking, one of our most anticipated lambings happened! Mocha from @Baymule had ram/ewe twins!! I was hoping for some flash from Mocha, and she certainly delivered. Look at these gorgeous babies! And not only are they flashy but they are long, wide and very nice in conformation too at this young age. I may let the ram go as a commercial herdsire if he turns out like I think he will.

Ram, named "Tank" for now because he's HUGE.
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Ewe, named "Daphne" by my little sister. I love her little nose spot!View attachment 116715

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Now you did it, I want sheep.

 

[blessedfarmgirl]

Now you did it, I want sheep.

That's what I'm here for! Do it! You won't regret it.

 

[Baymule]

Razzle-Dazzle! Just look at that conformation with beautiful color! Both lambs are beautiful. I’m so thrilled for you! Mocha is a good mom and will do an excellent job of raising her babies for you. Need more pictures!

 

[Baymule]

There are those lambs that just stop you in your tracks when they are just hours old. That side view of the ram lamb clinches it. He has what I call “IT”. I believe he will grow out well and make someone a very fine flock sire. Need more pictures of Daphne!

 

[fuzzi]

There are those lambs that just stop you in your tracks when they are just hours old. That side view of the ram lamb clinches it. He has what I call “IT”. I believe he will grow out well and make someone a very fine flock sire. Need more pictures of Daphne!

His face looks like an inkblot test. "Rorschach".