CityFarmer
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My son put his sheep together in the field to enjoy the nice day. One of our ewes has 2 week old twins that she will not feed (we have to hold her still so they can drink). When my son stepped out to check on them, he noticed the twins feeding from our pregnant ewe who is nearly due. I have 2 concerns: (1) there goes the colostrum her own babies need, and (2) will nursing cause any hormonal problems for the start of labour and delivery for the ewe?
Thanks for any input. This is our first time lambing and we apparently have lots to learn!
Thanks for any input. This is our first time lambing and we apparently have lots to learn!