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Congrats, Dogma! Love that pic!:clap

We had Mama & the babies in a closed stall/pen in the barn. The one that didn't make it was much smaller. I should have pulled one right away-he may have made it otherwise.:hit

:hideIt is definitely more of a job when they all are lambing at the same time, no joke, I have had to take off a few vacation days from my "other job" to care for new moms & babies! I do feel it is worth it though & get a lot of enjoyment from watching all these lambs run & play. Yes your math...

We have about 65 Katahdin ewes:rolleyes:

Yes, but now the total count is over 70 lambs:weee

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So worn out during this busiest time of year with lambing, but so worth it!

Just wondering how many lambs have been born already this year? I am quite worn out as mine have had them all within a month of each other. On Sunday, I had 56 born but as of today ( Monday) I have over 60! :weee

I love that sound, especially when they pair up in the evenings to be fed. It's crying time at my house! All the mamas are calling out for their babies & babies running around frantically hollering for their mamas. Then as sudden as it started, sweet silence when they are all paired up. Love it:love

56 lambs born & more on the way!

I hate to report that the little one passed away last night. I should have done something sooner. I had witnessed the mama nurse all 3 at different times but this little one just did not seem to thrive. :hit

Thanks to you all for your words of encouraging advice. Seems like mama has recognized this little one is smaller & weaker & has all but rejected the little guy. I am supplementing with bottle feeding & have no others giving birth at the moment. So, it seems that we are officially now a bottle...

Thanks for your advice. What does your friend feed, brand wise, as supplement? We just came back from the barn & they seem to be doing well but I may find that I have to do a bottle feeding in the morning. I have supplemental lamb colostrum & milk replacement of course, but it's always good to...

Thank you. I am encouraged by your response, she might get it figured out. Just went out to check again & they are all doing well. The smallest one nursed while I was there. I'll go down & check again in a couple of hours. Thanks for all your help!:D =D

Yes, purebred Katahdins. We are in middle Tennessee so just let me know when you get moved & see how far we will be from each other. If too far, I can give some recommendations on breeding stock closer to you. Thanks again!

Oh thank you both for your help. We have about 45-50 babies right now & more on the way. Never had triplets before though. Yes, all 3 are rams but that isn't a bad thing. We raise them up to about 80 pounds & sell them as grass fed. So far this year we are at 50/50 rams vs ewes overall. Thanks...