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

[mysunwolf]

All sheep are different but I've seen all of these signs of impending contractions: going off feed, standing away from the flock, lying down with one leg out to brace themselves, lifting their head up neck stretched back and moaning or grinding their teeth, pawing at the ground circling making a nest, tail raised, vulva area very swollen and red, literally looking like their whole body is a single muscle pushing the baby out. Hope this helps!

 

[Baymule]

Are your ewes Katahdins? I'm a sheep newbie and my ewes knew what they were doing. I have 5 lovely 3 month old lambs. I am sure everything will be ok with your ewes, but that won't keep you from doing late night "checks" on them or first thing in the morning "before coffee checks" on them either. Ask me how I know......

 

[L J]

We have a baby!!! The earlier pics were of Pearl as we thought she would lamb first, however Lucille popped out this gorgeous lamb early this morning,

I'm at a work conference in Montana but my wife said all looks good. Can't wait I get home tonight!

 

[L J]

Now I think Pearl may have twins. She is huge lol

 

[L J]

Are your ewes Katahdins? I'm a sheep newbie and my ewes knew what they were doing. I have 5 lovely 3 month old lambs. I am sure everything will be ok with your ewes, but that won't keep you from doing late night "checks" on them or first thing in the morning "before coffee checks" on them either. Ask me how I know......

Katahdin/ Barbados cross

 

[luvmypets]

Congrats! Beautiful baby!

 

[samssimonsays]

Congrats on the beautiful baby!

 

[L J]

It's a girl!!!

 

[samssimonsays]

COngrats! Looks like your herd just grew by one?

 

[L J]

I love her markings