Preparing for lambs

[halfacrehomesteader]

Ewe? Ram?
They are adorable!

One of each. It hasn't been perfectly smooth. I had to kind of watch to make sure she was feeding the ram. She favors the ewe but it looks like she is letting the ram nurse when the ewe is. It is scary when I don't have the knowledge to know the best calls to make. I have read and read but only experience and advice from others means the most.

 

[Baymule]

I studied here for 5 years before I actually got sheep. While I learned a lot, when faced with reality, I was dumb as a rock. LOL

My BYH family was the greatest help! I don’t know what I would have done without the wonderful people and support I got.

I’ve had sheep 10 years and I’ve been fortunate to not have a lot of problems. When I do, I can handle most of them, just from everyone sharing what they know.

Take a deep breath, you will learn and grow with your sheep.

 

[halfacrehomesteader]

I think the ram lamb is being totally rejected now. I'm not sure what to do. I hate to jump to conclusions but he is being head bumped by her every time he tries to eat. The one she prefers is getting bigger but the other looks thinner. If I bring him in can I feed him the powdered colostrum? I thought she was going to let him nurse so I didn't buy formula so all I have is colostrum powder.

 

[halfacrehomesteader]

When I went back out to check on them he was hanging out relaxing and seems fine I just don't want her to stomp him. She doesn't really mess with him just bumps him away if he tries to eat. I have definitely seen him nurse she just doesn't let him freely nurse. It's usually just when the other one is nursing or when he gets a quick steal in here and there.