Lambing season is finished for Teresa and MikeCHS

[Mike CHS]

All 10 of our ewes appear to be pregnant but their dates will be all over the place. Since most everybody likes pictures we are posting a few. The farm that they came from had their first lamb this morning so we are probably within days for a few of them.

A couple have really dropped in the last few days and are starting to head off by themselves fairly often.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

So exiting! I'm so happy for y'all. You must be so happy!

All the lambing essentials gathered up and in a kit yet? I can't wait to see the lambs. The ewes look great!

 

[Mike CHS]

We think we have everything we need. We got most of those things even before we got the ewes.

I just went out to check on them and they seem to like bedding down by the wind break we set up for them. We are setting up a lambing area with heat lamps if they do come in the next few days. It was 85 degrees yesterday and down to 27 tonight.

 

[TAH]

Can't wait to see your lambys

 

[norseofcourse]

They look good! Are any of them first-timers?

 

[Mike CHS]

The worst thing about these sheep for us is that there is no known history. They were all part of an estate sale last year out of northern Alabama.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

If you are ever up close and personal look at their teeth. It's not 100% accurate but will help you guess the age.

 

[Mike CHS]

We got a chance to do that when we were giving shots and trimming hooves before we brought them home. None appear old and all teeth are there without excessive wear on any of them. The farm we got them from pulled out 30 of their best sheep from their commercial flock and let us pick the ten we wanted after handling all of them in their sorting chute. We know none of them are 2016 ewes but they are all fairly young.

 

[NH homesteader]

Anyone want to share how to do that? My wether is ? years old lol and I'm kind of curious

 

[Latestarter]

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Take your pick NH!

They look great Mike! I see some very tender lamb in your freezer this time next year!