Wynne was in labor this morning when I checked the barn. After nearly an hour, she still just had toes showing, so Chuck and I decided to check her. The lamb's head was wedged in tightly. I worked the feet free, but the head was wedged into her pelvis. Chuck lifted her rear off the ground, and tugged and pried and wiggled and finally popped the head free, and out slid the lamb. She was kicking and convulsing so hard I was afraid something was wrong, but soon raised her head and looked around. Mama started licking and nickering to her right away, so we stepped away and left them to bond. Within 10 minutes, the lamb was up, but Wynne licked her so hard she fell down again. I gave Wynne 1cc of banamine and a shot of antibiotic, and left them alone. The lamb was soon nursing, and in 2 hours, already hopping around the pen. Mama Wynne has passed her placenta, so all is well with both of them now.
Smile, Marisol! Happy Easter!
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