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[luvmypets]

I dont know how.... We are so unexpierienced in this.

 

[SheepGirl]

Stick a thermometer in the butt. The reading should be around 102 degrees for a healthy sheep.

 

[luvmypets]

Oh ok! Lol thanks. Yesterday we let her out with the ram and she was having none of it. But her daughter is in her first heat so we're sepperating them. But the fresh air perked her up alot.

 

[luvmypets]

Its been a while and Mammy has had various times with reggie. Since the first night she has ignored any advances he has. We are really hoping shes pregnant. We feel as if shes gotten bigger. Thoughts?

 

[luvmypets]

Anyone?

 

[luvmypets]

As mammy was walking I saw her stomach was huugge. So excited, cant wait!

 

[norseofcourse]

It's exciting, isn't it?

If Mammy is only a couple months pregnant, I'm not sure you'd be able to see much change in her yet. Mine didn't look noticeably bigger until about three to four months in.

You do want to make sure you're not feeding her too much. She may be 'eating for two' (or three or four lol), but if she eats too much, the lambs can get too large inside her, and she will have a lot of trouble giving birth. What all is she getting right now?

I feel mine at their spine and hips to keep track of their weight (my ewes actually need to drop a bit right now, so I'm backing off their pellets). Google 'body condition score sheep' for some good websites on where to feel, and what to feel for.

 

[luvmypets]

Im not sure. We normally give the two ewes a scoop of sheep feed, plus pasture times and the occasional treats. Also I think shes pregnant because she is laying down. Ill post a pic later of her from behind. Really hoping she isnt over weight.

On a side note we will be getting alpacas soon.

 

[purplequeenvt]

Deeeeeeep breaths, luvmypets!

How long did you leave your ram and ewe together? If you just put them together for a couple hours here and there randomly then she could or could not be bred. It all depends on whether she was in heat when you put them together.

From your pictures, your ewe looks chubby, but not overly so. How many pounds of grain does a scoop of feed equal?

Try not to read too much into your ewe's behavior. Sheep lay down, burp, pass gas, stretch and make weird faces all the time whether they are pregnant or not. Your ewe will not be showing signs of being bred if she is only about a month along. Our ewes are about 3 months along and they are just now getting to the point were I can tell by the udders and back ends who is pregnant. Some I can't tell until they are about a month away from lambing.

When we are ready to breed our ewes, we put the ram in with them for 6 weeks. This ensures that they will be together for 2 heat cycles (2 chances for them to get pregnant). If your two weren't together for an extended period of time (a week or 2 at least), I'd pen them together for a while. If you are worried about your lamb getting bred, pen her separately. Make sure her pen is right next to her mother's and she won't fuss as much.

Some have suggested using a marking harness. I've always talked about using one, but have never gotten around to getting it. This is what it is....http://www.premier1supplies.com/detail.php?prod_id=2&cat_id=2. It is put on the ram and there are special crayons that are inserted on the chest/brisket that mark the ewe's butt when the ram mounts to breed.

You can also use raddle powder.....http://www.premier1supplies.com/detail.php?prod_id=6&cat_id=2. It is messier, but you don't have to use the harness.

 

[luvmypets]

Thanks for all the info... Yea The longest time they were together was overnight, but besides that she hasnt stood for him since. And tbh im not sure how much feed we give them. I always get anxious around this time.