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Kyle,
What is she doing today? My "army tank" ewe
walked slower and slower each day. For the last 3 weeks, and each day I
wondered when she was to lamb. The others who didn't appear ready,
beat her to it. She had twins, normal sized. Now she comes by herself to eat
the grain mix. Your ewe may be doing the same as mine did.
You do have a shed they can enter on their own
whenever? My girls and guys sleep out in the rainy/foggy weather, even on very
cold nights. It's only the severe storm that makes them go for cover. And
frequently I'll see a ewe lamb in the shed...as she wants. The Barbado are a lot
hardier than goats, even more than Boers.
Sharon
Romberg Farms
Holland, TX
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Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 9:32
PM
Subject: [blackbelly] Possible Sick
Pregnant Ewe
I have 3 ewes and 1
ram. My problem is with one ewe. She is twice as round
as the other pregnant ewe, so I'm guessing possible twins -1st birth for her.
Up until yesterday things were looking great. Her "rear" is slightly
swollen during the last few days and the side of her hips sunken a bit
-basically some of the signs of a nearing delivery. Unfortunately, I
noticed yesterday that she began looking a little depressed (not laying around
or stumbling, but just slower than usual). Today, very oddly, she would
not eat the grain (she usually goes right for it and digs right in).
Also appears she's had loose stools today. Should I be worried
that there is a problem or could this simply be part of imminent delivery?
I'm checking her every couple of hours, but she still shows no signs of
labor (no heaving breathing or straining, or lying down). Also, in the
event that nature takes it's course and everything is fine and I've got new
babies in the next day or two, will the babies be okay in the field and stall
in the cold weather? It's supposed to get into the 20's here this week
(no precipitation), will the kids be okay or should I catch them and mom and
bring inside? Appreciate any advise. Thanks -Kyle.
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