Lambing/Breeding 2014-Parsnip

[luvmypets]

My dad says she was straining, then someone came in and she stopped and got up arrgh

 

[Parsnip]

AH HEATHER THE LAMBS ARE SO ADORABLE.
Congrats!


Lol my ewe that just lambed was acting like she was in labor a month before it actually happened.
I remember in January she was pawing, and groaning and lifting her tail, and the babies were rocking out in there.
BUT then three days ago she popped them out!
They made me so impatient! BUT it payed off, because once lambs are here it will be fabulous.
Haha, pictures would be good if you can get them up on here!
WE ALL LOVE PICTURES
Keep us updated
~~~ I'm going to go to bed now because it's 11:30 here in Oregon, and I got school tomorrow.
BUT I will check this tomorrow for stuff
GOOD LUCK AND HANG IN THERE

 

[purplequeenvt]

Tomorrow is the end of the line for one of our rams. He obviously has not made one baby this year and is becoming aggressive soo.....he has been voted off the island.

Did you have the rams in with the ewes together? If so, the most likely reason this ram didn't breed any ewes would be that the other ram was dominate and wouldn't let him.

Not trying to make you change your mind, if he's aggressive then it's good he's leaving.

Congrats on the babies! Wow! You never would have thought 4 by looking at her. She is a big girl (Hampshire or Suffolk cross?) though. I don't ever like making guesses as to number on other peoples sheep. I do pretty well on our flock, but I have known those sheep their whole lives.

 

[Heather]

Yes he has lowered his head at my husband several times and my oldest son a couple times. Its time. Also yes she is a hampshire/suffolk cross and might be one of the most loving curious animals I have ever owned. She and her sister were 4h sheep that I bought off craigslist for 150 for the full grown pair. I thought that was a steal. I am so very proud of her and her babies. All we doing well this morning ans she is being a good first time mommy

 

[Parsnip]

$150 for the pair of 'em?
WHOA
That's usually the price for ONE smaller 4-H lamb around here!
WOW, good job finding that

~~~~~
May have found a nice ram lamb for these two cuties


They seriously must not be seasonal breeders, because as far as I know they've been cycling regularly since December.

Also, how old are ram lambs usually before they are physically able to breed?
I know height has something to do with it haha, but can it be before 5 months of age?
It will be a while longer, but when do I need to separate both my ram lambs from their mommies?

 

[luvmypets]

Vet came and told us we might need a csection. He stuck his finger in and I felt bad for mammy. Anyhow he said she is due, today or tommorow. He said he felt tiny hooves. Said she might deliver at two. Omg we don't live on the farm and left for the night. My dad is going early tommorow morning to check on her

 

[Parsnip]

I hope everything turns out alright for you luvmypets!
It'd be nice if she delivered lambs without any assistance!
Nice to know for sure that she is due VERY soon.
Please keep us updated about this!

 

[Bossroo]

Vet came and told us we might need a csection. He stuck his finger in and I felt bad for mammy. Anyhow he said she is due, today or tommorow. He said he felt tiny hooves. Said she might deliver at two. Omg we don't live on the farm and left for the night. My dad is going early tommorow morning to check on her

If the vet is correct in feeling ( with one finger ... what ??? ) tiny hooves ... all is well. This type of vet. is giving you a scare tactic for a need of a c- section and if you go along with it , he is going to send you a bill that will rival the National Dept.

 

[luvmypets]

She is a very small ewe.

 

[luvmypets]

No baby yet, but my dad says her area has dropped. Omg I really hope she has an easy birth. We might let her outside today. Snow is finally clearing up.