First time lambing... We have a baby!!!

[L J]

we only have 2 ewe's expecting, with Pearl being due first. took some photos, as we finally can tell she has a little one in there. I can see her utter is showing some, just couldn't get a pic. she is restless more than usual and flickers her tail constantly. Im thinking we have a couple weeks, but all of a sudden Im nervous! While its our first time lambing, I grew up breeding horses and cows, so I have some experience in general w farm deliveries. Wish us luck!

 

[L J]

and we did bottle feed a ram lamb last year, so prepared for that if need be. Also have our birthing kit ready to go!

 

[Latestarter]

In that final pic she does look a little pink and swollen back there. Hope you have a successful lambing with both!

 

[luvmypets]

Her udder has a bit more to go, my guess is 2-3 weeks. Our girls will be going around the same time

 

[promiseacres]

Have a couple that look like that, their absolute first due date would be March 25 (IF they were bred on the first day with the ram) so yes 3, maybe 4 weeks. They can follow the watched pot rule though.

 

[lkmartin1230]

Good luck!!!!I can't wait to see more pictures and pictures when babies are born.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Wishing you a blessed lambing season!

 

[L J]

Used a selfie stick to see how big her udders were getting. Worked pretty good really.

 

[L J]

still waiting! Both ewe's just keep getting bigger...

 

[L J]

I really thought she would lamb on Saturday. She seems "off". Hard to describe, but I know she is not acting her normal self. Eating is off/on. Laying down way more than usual. Won't get up when I come out there ( everyone does expecting a treat). She was panting and twitching her head toward her back side a lot. I could swear I saw that lil lamb moving inside her a couple times.

How can you tell when they actually go into contractions?