SageHill
Herd Master
Looking good! I'd guess about a week out. I've found with mine besides the bag the teats get bigger/rounder.
Our First year Lambing! (2024-25)
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Baymule
Herd Master
I completely understand!! When she’s real close, the ligaments above tail will get mushy like you described. Also teats will engorge and stick almost straight out. Her bag is filling up, she’s almost there!
Our first sheep were 4 bred ewes. I bed checked them every night before I went to bed and first thing next morning, even before coffee. I still have one of those ewes, Ewenique, she’s 11 years old and due in December. She always has twins, is a good mom and a big pet. My
ewe.
Our first sheep were 4 bred ewes. I bed checked them every night before I went to bed and first thing next morning, even before coffee. I still have one of those ewes, Ewenique, she’s 11 years old and due in December. She always has twins, is a good mom and a big pet. My
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LearningSheep
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I didn't get pictures this morning, but my husband "put them to bed" and when she turned around while we were in there this morning he and I both did the "WHOAH!" And my husband commented on the drastic change from last night so heres hoping 
Today would be a great day for her to lamb - it's my FIL's birthday and he's been a VERY grouchy old cattle rancher about this whole venture....
so it would be fitting for the first lamb to drop and share his birthday 
Today would be a great day for her to lamb - it's my FIL's birthday and he's been a VERY grouchy old cattle rancher about this whole venture....
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LearningSheep
Overrun with beasties
WE HAVE A BABY GIRL!
She was born about 330 - right after the birthday party started. Mama gave birth, cleaned her up and we moved her and mom to a pen where she would be able to bond - our Dorper girl Boo was up in the middle of things once the baby was on the ground being nosey (she, Boo, is 8 mos and due in Jan, and thinks she's a dog 
Mama Dorothy (named for the Golden Girls) did really well with me moving her, and has done a fantastic job as a first time mama!
She was born about 330 - right after the birthday party started
. Mama gave birth, cleaned her up and we moved her and mom to a pen where she would be able to bond - our Dorper girl Boo was up in the middle of things once the baby was on the ground being nosey (she, Boo, is 8 mos and due in Jan, and thinks she's a dog Mama Dorothy (named for the Golden Girls) did really well with me moving her, and has done a fantastic job as a first time mama!
Baymule
Herd Master
What a great birthday! Name the baby after your father in law!
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- #26
LearningSheep
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baby is a girl! I don't think Stanley would be a good one for her Actually the daughter has a theme requirement... This round of babies will have a Disney movie theme... only she hasn't gotten a consensus on WHICH movie
. I threw out Tarzan... as my MIL loved the music from it, and the female lead is named Jane... that was my MIL's middle name, would be a great tribute to her (she would have loved this) since we lost her last year.- Thread starter
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LearningSheep
Overrun with beasties
So my husband thought I was crazy - trying to weigh the baby I did need the extra set of hands - so when the girl child got home from soccer and we went to feed dinner to the Flerd, we got a better weight. Turkey made it look easy, but our sling is meant for newborn calf 
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8.42# at just over 24 hrs old. Which is a whole lot better than the 4# I got when I tried by myself!!
And of course she had to get a snuggle in. She is determined that ALL THE BABIES will be like her Dorper and love people . Mom is pretty flighty outside of the jug so it will be interesting!
I did need the extra set of hands - so when the girl child got home from soccer and we went to feed dinner to the Flerd, we got a better weight. Turkey made it look easy, but our sling is meant for newborn calf . 8.42# at just over 24 hrs old. Which is a whole lot better than the 4# I got when I tried by myself!!
And of course she had to get a snuggle in. She is determined that ALL THE BABIES will be like her Dorper and love people . Mom is pretty flighty outside of the jug so it will be interesting!
SageHill
Herd Master
YAY!!!!! That is FABULOUS! The true fun begins now. Baby lambs are so adorable and so much fun.
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!!!
Baymule
Herd Master
Animal crackers. My sheep go nuts for them. Put some on top of her feed. It may take a couple of days, then offer them from your hand. Got a plastic milk crate? Sit on it next to her feed. She will have to come close to you to eat. Patience, time, speak softly and Animal Crackers!
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LearningSheep
Overrun with beasties
I have the licorice treats for goats that are sheep safe and she likes them but ONLY from the coffee can I feed from. She would "huff" at the Princess when she would get too close to me this morning and she would listen for a second, go to mom and then bounce right back towards me. It's all patience and these girls didn't know I have a stubborn streak a mile wide... I will get run over by them first lol.
