Weeks away from lambing? Maybe not!

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@mysunwolf
Thank you for your response. I have noticed that Esther is more anxious for feed and since she is in the last few weeks of pregnancy I have up'ed her intake but just by a little. A little more grain a little more alfalfa and a little more carrots (one of her favorites). We have been in the non-rainy season for the last three months, lots of sunny days here but yesterday it finally rained. :celebrate

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I think we wormed Esther once when she was still young like 5 months old, when they both had some diarrhea. That is good information to know, thank you.
 

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I'd let Esther have more food. Metabolic requirements of late pregnancy mean that ewes can need at least twice their non-pregnant intake.
 

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Yesterday was day 147 and around 8pm this happened!

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:welcome from WV! Excellent post...good questions, receptive to advice, and pics...and then pics to show the outcome! LOVE it.

I'm so glad another shepherd has arrived to join the flock! :D Congrats on the lamb, BTW. :highfive:
 

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Awww..... so cute! I love lambs, they just grow up too fast! You did good, you have given Mom the best of care, now you have a sweet lamb to enjoy.
 
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