FarmerChick
Overrun with beasties
Now ya got me waiting.
can't wait to see the pics!
can't wait to see the pics!
I agree. After my ewes lamb I always strip the plug, and put the lamb on the teat so I KNOW it's nursing and I don't have to wonder. Another little trick is to watch the lamb's tail while he's nursing. Usually they wiggle it really fast when they're getting milk. Sometimes first-time ewes don't let the lambs nurse. In this case, I always halter them and tie them so I can hold the lambs up and make sure they nurse. Usually it only takes once or sometimes twice before the ewe figures out what she's supposed to do.Bear Foot Farm said:And I'd also strip the wax plug BEFORE the lamb starts to nurse.
It only takes a second, and shows you the milk is actually flowing.
She's getting there, but she's not ready yet. But watch out though. Sometimes they are slow and steady bagging up, and some of them seem to bag up overnight.miss_thenorth said:
Thanks!! Your picture was (is) very helpful. NOw I have something to look for. Her appetite is voracious again this morning, and I'm keeping an eye on the bag. Other than that, we are all set.aggieterpkatie said:She's getting there, but she's not ready yet. But watch out though. Sometimes they are slow and steady bagging up, and some of them seem to bag up overnight.miss_thenorth said: