Lambing

[RockyTopFarm]

Idk if another but she was huge for just this teeny one. How long in between deliveries usually?
The first is a ewe

 

[Latestarter]

Normally if more than one, the 2nd one should be coming along no later than ~30 minutes after the first. If she's a first freshener she might get a little tired and stop pushing. I've heard a little Caro syrup or molasses might help to giver her an energy boost. Make sure the little one is getting cleaned up and dry and that it gets on a teat post haste! The colostrum will help it and nursing will help/boost mom. If you she her pass the afterbirth, then she should be done.

 

[luvmypets]

If you aren't sure try bumping her, basically put some pressure on her belly and feel for a second lamb. I honestly think that is a pretty large lamb, but I would bump her to double check!

 

[RockyTopFarm]

Nope just one afterbirths out. The lamb is pretty big. Long legs. Nursing well. I checked and moms got great flow. It's only 12* here - they are in the barn w a heat lamp (very secured from the rafters) and I put a sweater on baby after rubbing it on mom and the towel I used to dry the lamb off with.
Is it ok to save some colostrum and freeze it tomorrow after I know the lambs had plenty?

 

[babsbag]

Congrats on the lamb, glad it all went well. Yes, you can freeze the colostrum, that is always a really good idea.

 

[Latestarter]

Congrats again! Good job!

 

[RockyTopFarm]

Long Leg Louise

 

[RockyTopFarm]

 

[goatgurl]

she is so cute, and I love the name. congratulations.

 

[Mike CHS]

Another Congratulations! Why is it that the smaller sheep have the largest babies?