SheepGirl's 2012 Lambing Thread

[Southdown]

I am so excited for lambing too. One is due any day (I believe) and the other is due around April 6th. Their behavior is changing and they are acting really lovey, lovey.

 

[SheepGirl]

Got some pictures today...

The sheep started out like this

And in 8 minutes they ended up like this

The smaller group at the bottom is the purebred ewes and the four sheep at the top are all crossbreds. I think it's so funny they separated themselves out like that.

The ram with his head down is the purebred Babydoll and the ram on the right is my Billy (3/4 Babydoll). You can see the fence gate in this pic. There is now a wire tied at the bottom.

My brother named this picture "Sugar Momma"

This picture of Ali reminds me of a horse. Don't know why. But I think it's cute

I felt so bad for Paulie today. I was trying to catch him because he is breathing loudly (sounded raspy) and I wanted to get his temp, so I grabbed his leg (like I always do to catch sheep) except he lifted himself up and fell down backwards down the hill! He rolled down the whole way, got up and started grazing. I knew he was okay because he started grazing again, but I'm still concerned about his breathing. Poor thing wouldn't walk up to me even when I had grain I didn't want to chase him in the barn because I didn't want his breathing to get any worse. I will see what it's like tomorrow and then I will try to catch him. But his breathing did improve the time I was down there...it went from me being able to hear it while he was grazing (from where I was standing in the first pic, I could hear him) to him being in these last two pictures and I couldn't.

And I don't know what happened to the other half of my ewe's ear in this picture. I guess she was twitching it because the gnats were getting to her.

 

[SheepGirl]

Well, Paulie turns two years old today

He was still a little weary of me today, after what happened yesterday. But his breathing sounded better so I didn't take his temp. This is the hill I accidentally made him roll down yesterday:

Here's a picture of the purebred Babydoll ewes together...in the center is the older ewe (I'm guessing she's at least 6 or 7 now), on the left is her 2008 ewe lamb and on the right is her 2009 ewe lamb. These girls were in the shade relaxing while the crossbreds were out grazing.

Dam & Daughter - if you look closely, they both have their tongue in the same position
I also love their different eye colors--the ewe on the left (my bred ewe) has light golden eyes while the ewe on the right (the 2009 daughter of my bred ewe) has copper- or rust-colored eyes.

And here's Ali smiling

 

[Southdown]

Here's Daisy, she is due soon (April 6). She is looking good. Everyone got their annual CD&T shots last night. My husband got cut on his finger with the dirty needle (that wasn't good, we soaked it with rubbing alcohol.) Everyone's hooves are trimmed. Now we are ready for the lambs to come. My suffolk is not getting as much milk as the babydoll, which means I am way off on estimating the suffolk's due date. I think she will have her lamb after Daisy. I am so excited! This will be Daisy's first time lambing. I wonder if she will have twins...oh the suspense!

 

[bonbean01]

Just looked through your photos again for the umpeenth time...LOL...can't get enough of these furry faced cherubs)) What a darling breed and I can't wait for baby photos!!!!

 

[autumnprairie]

love the pics

 

[SheepGirl]

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Here's Daisy, she is due soon (April 6). She is looking good. Everyone got their annual CD&T shots last night. My husband got cut on his finger with the dirty needle (that wasn't good, we soaked it with rubbing alcohol.) Everyone's hooves are trimmed. Now we are ready for the lambs to come. My suffolk is not getting as much milk as the babydoll, which means I am way off on estimating the suffolk's due date. I think she will have her lamb after Daisy. I am so excited! This will be Daisy's first time lambing. I wonder if she will have twins...oh the suspense!

I always hope for twins (or more)! Good luck with your lambing season--I hope it goes without a hitch.

Just looked through your photos again for the umpeenth time...LOL...can't get enough of these furry faced cherubs)) What a darling breed and I can't wait for baby photos!!!!

Haha, thanks And I can't wait to take baby pictures!!

love the pics

Thanks!

 

[SheepGirl]

It's getting to be sooo green and pretty around here! The only thing that would make it better is when the leaves start coming.

But here's a picture update. (Sorry for all the pics! I just have so many I want to share )

This is the old Babydoll Southdown ewe.

This is my ram, Billy (short for Wooliam). He's a nice lil dude, very friendly and has nice manners--through the fence. If you're in the same area as him, he's downright nasty.

Here's my ewe. Her sides seem to be inflating a bit (nice way to say she's getting fatter ). The three sheep in the background are the purebred Babydoll ewes.

Here are my two ewes. Their chins are starting to turn green from all the grass

Here are my three sheep that occupy the ewe pasture. I love how they stood in a line for me to get their picture

I don't know what it is, but I really like this picture of my bred ewe.

Here's my 3/4 Babydoll ewe, Ali (short for Valentine). She's twins with Billy (pictured above). They turn three years old tomorrow.

Here's her nose I love how clear this picture turned out.

Here's my bred ewe again. I don't know what it is, but when the sky is clear and the sun hits her eye just right, the photos have so much contrast and they always turn out really nice.

And here's our beautiful GREEN pasture!

 

[aggieterpkatie]

The pasture is looking good! My sheep finally went out a few days ago to graze some areas that had good growth. They were so happy!

 

[SheepGirl]

The pasture is looking good! My sheep finally went out a few days ago to graze some areas that had good growth. They were so happy!

It sounds like your sheep would be happy! How are your lambs doing?