Katahdin ewes

[Adonaifarms]

Our family purchased 6 Katahdin ewes and a ram in late October. They were born in May of 2023. Am I wrong to assume they were likely bred over the winter and will lamb come April-June? We work during the day and so I didn’t see much “action”.They have definitely grown but I haven’t had them checked with an ultrasound or vet checked. Thanks

 

[Mini Horses]

If they're penned together, probably are bred. They're quite promiscuous. You won't see much, most will breed at night, unless you intro a cycling ewe to a group....then you might see action.

 

[Adonaifarms]

If they're penned together, probably are bred. They're quite promiscuous. You won't see much, most will breed at night, unless you intro a cycling ewe to a group....then you might see action.

Good to know. I guess we’ll find out over the next month to 3 months

 

[Baymule]

Definitely bred. It would be a good idea to build a pen to separate the ram from the ewes. The smells of birthing can get the Ram excited and he may try to breed the ewes.

 

[RoseTeas]

Absorbing all input.
Want to 'adopt' several (1 ram-? and 2 lambs) this coming year.

 

[Baymule]

Absorbing all input.
Want to 'adopt' several (1 ram-? and 2 lambs) this coming year.

I wean ram lambs at 2 months old. So plan on keeping your lambs separated. Ram lambs can and often will start breeding at 3 months old. Pen them separately so your ewe lambs aren’t bred too young.

 

[RoseTeas]

Is it okay to start with one ram and one lamb?

 

[RoseTeas]

So many things to learn.
Know when to breed rabbits but sheep?