First time lambing question!

[Baymule]

I was so excited for my first lambing, I got up early and made a beeline for the sheep lot. I went out before bed time to check one last time. When I got my first lamb, not only was it twins, but TWO ewes BOTH had twins the same night! My crack o' dawn lamb check nearly had me pee my pants! I called DH on the cell, sputtering Babies! Babies! Babies! over and over, LOL I finally gasped out LAMBS! He ran out to see the babies too.

 

[d farm]

Well, I think we are making some progress, milk bags are filling up, one ewe has some kind of slight discharge, and this far away look in her eyes. But on the other hand both where up and ready for some breakfast this morning. So we will just sit here in West Tennessee, wait and keep watch. I have learned my lesson, next time invest in marking harness for ram. Fingers crossed for everyone to make it here safe and healthy and moms to stay that way as well. Thank you again for all the encouraging words and advice, I'm sure there will be more questions to come, from this first-timer. I will post pictures as soon as feet hit the ground.

 

[Wehner Homestead]

All of my Does ate/nibbled around right up until pushing...if they normally eat and don’t, that’s a sign to me. Just wanted to reassure you that they can eat the whole time. Lol

 

[d farm]

So now we have the dropping and hollowing out, what am I watching for next? She came up to eat but didn’t finish and went off by herself! Thanks in advance! Excited sheep mom!

 

[Alaskan]

going off by herself is usually a clear sign of impending labor (at least in goats). So I would guess soon.

 

[goats&moregoats]

I don't have sheep...but all new babies are exciting to me...waiting with you.

 

[d farm]

Baby Gizmo was born about 3:30 this morning! We have already made a trip to the vet for prolapse! So far momma is doing ok! Gizmo is a big boy and up and active!

 

[d farm]

Oh, don’t think I have told it before daddy is a Babydoll Southdown, momma is Suffolk!

 

[Sheepshape]

Hi IS a big boy...have you weighed him?

Congrats. to you and momma.

 

[Latestarter]

Grats on a healthy birth. Sorry about the vet bill for prolapse...