Re: [blackbelly] Ewe's rejecting lambs

Wed, 17 Mar 2004 19:26:20 -0800

Thank you all for your response.......What a learning experience I am having with my first lambs ever. You all are so helpful and give me hope.......a wild and wonderful experience forsure! And what an adventure raising a lamb!! Thanks again, Sue



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From: "Bobbie Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Ewe's rejecting lambs
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 14:43:17 -0700

Hi Sue,

I have one ewe that has twined every time she has lambed.  So for the last
six lambings she has rejected the first born lamb. Regardless of size.  She
will clean and nurse the lamb until the second (which is often smaller) is
born and starts to nurse.  Then the ewe will violently reject the first
lamb.

I have tried to put her into a contraption my hubby made to contain her so
the lamb can nurse, but she fights like crazy.  So, I have bottle raised 3
and gave the last away the second it was rejected to a retired neighbor to
raise.

Now, none of her ewe lambs have exhibited this type of behavior. The
reasons I keep this ewe is...1. She started our flock. She was the kids pet
and is easily handled. Also, the rest follow her when I call her.
2. She produces nice lambs and is a good mother to the one she chooses.

So, there you have it...My experiences with "Sweetie Pie", our matron ewe.
Bobbie
http://www.rams-head-ranch.net

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