Weeks away from lambing? Maybe not!

[BSue]

@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.

@Sheepshape
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.

 

[Sheepshape]

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

 

[BSue]

Yesterday was day 147 and around 8pm this happened!

 

[Sheepshape]

Lovely!
Make sure mama has plenty of food.
Congratulations to you all.

 

[Mini Horses]

Awwwh...so cute! Is he spotted?

 

[BSue]

Lovely!
Make sure mama has plenty of food.
Congratulations to you all.

Yeah, she didn't eat much for two days and she is definitely making up for it now.

 

[BSue]

Awwwh...so cute! Is he spotted?

No, all white like mom and dad. Picture was taken at night so looks like shadow spots. Here's one from today.

 

[Beekissed]

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! Congrats on the lamb, BTW.

 

[Baymule]

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.

 

[BSue]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=933325340401230

I wish I could upload a video here so you can see how cute she is. Maybe if I link the video you can watch it that way. You can never see too many videos of bleating lambs.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=933325340401230