My flock has been selected for ease of lambing, mothering ability, and udder conformation for several generations now. I decided to go for those traits before concentrating on type. Not sayin' they are perfect, but I've tried to make them productive, easy care sheep.
I went out about 7am. to feed, Serenade had dropped. I knew it wouldn't be long because I could see that she had colostrum too. About 2 hours later I went out to check and she wasn't in her usual place, at the hay feeder but everyone else was(goats,sheep). I looked in the barn and lo and behold she was licking off the ewe and the ram was already up and moving around. I just can't understand why the birth of my children didn't go as fast! That was easy. I think one of my yearlings will go today. I'll keep you posted.
i'm jealous their moms are taking their babies and nursing.
ReplyDeleteI must have stupid ewes
My flock has been selected for ease of lambing, mothering ability, and udder conformation for several generations now. I decided to go for those traits before concentrating on type.
ReplyDeleteNot sayin' they are perfect, but I've tried to make them productive, easy care sheep.
I went out about 7am. to feed, Serenade had dropped. I knew it wouldn't be long because I could see that she had colostrum too. About 2 hours later I went out to check and she wasn't in her usual place, at the hay feeder but everyone else was(goats,sheep). I looked in the barn and lo and behold she was licking off the ewe and the ram was already up and moving around. I just can't understand why the birth of my children didn't go as fast! That was easy. I think one of my yearlings will go today. I'll keep you posted.
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