Thanks Jann,
I can't believe how difficult this lesson has been :(. I know death is be a
part of this, but it just seemed so unnecessary.
Natasha
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> I'm so sorry for your loss. I worry every day about my little ones and I
> can
your input, Cecil.
Natasha
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> The only time I have had lambs cry out in pain is when they had enterotoxemia
> from over feeding. I would never elastrate a lamb before 4 months old. It
> is possible that you little one tried to nurse ano
who have to deliver
I will ensure that they have their own space to lamb and be apart from the rest
of the flock as to avoid unfortunate accidents. Thanks for your input.
Natasha
British Columbia, Canada
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> Do not beat yourself up; simply learn.
>
> The only th
I put the lamb down about an hour after writing this. He started crying like
he was in pain. My friend talked to a nurse and they feel that the lamb may
have taken a hit to the head. It sounded like neurological damage.
Sadly yours,
Natasha
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nd again. I treated his head. My friend has
never seen this type of presentation before. Is it neurological? Did he take
a whack on the head and now he's hooped? The vet wants $175 emergency call out
to see him.
Any suggestions?
Natasha
British Columbia,
e felt helpless watching. I'm glad no
one got hurt. Does this make the aggressor top ram now?
Thanks for the video,
Natasha
British Columbia, Canada
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Great post! Another thing is this...if the lamb is hypothermic she must be
warmed up before she is fed. It has something to do with how they metabolize
their food. I can't remember the specifics but maybe someone else can chime in?
Natasha
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would like to incorporate this into my small flock. I have Katahdin sheep as
well.
Thanks for the info,
Natasha
British Columbia, Canada
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> While still living in Nevada six years ago, I purchased my breeding stock of
> American Blackbelly (ABB) and now I have 5 Katahdi
> Please read the article Mary wrote in the BBSAI newsletter that just came out.
Where can this article be found? Do you have a link?
Thanks,
Natasha
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won't be of any help to you
at this stage of the game. There is a fellow in Texas who has some
working Anatolians Shepherds that may be available to you.
http://www.akardsanatolianshepherds.com/
Good luck.
Natasha
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babies in terms of your own personal energy - one less set of mouths to
feed.
Good luck and let us know how the stanchion works out,
Natasha
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> I just had my second ewe lamb last night. She had twins, a ram and a ewe
> between 2:45 and 3:45 AM. When the first one (the ra
ezing
here at night. One more ewe to lamb...
I am thrilled with all the new life! I hadn't planned it all
happening on the same day and night but it did and everyone is doing
well.
A very tired and happy Natasha
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em getting any bigger but if they
have too much gas from the grain maybe that's why they look so big? Have any
of you heard of the baking soda? What were the results? Can I overdo the dry
molasses?
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when to mellow out. I would hate to lose her as she's
such a lovely, friendly, gentle creature. Thanks for your reply.
Natasha
> It's hard to say when to panic with these girls since they seem to like to
> keep you guessing. That being said, if it appears she is in labor or ha
This did not happen last year. Is this normal?
Can I stop worrying? Any words of wisdom? Will they be okay?
Back to being a nervous Nellie. Thanks for your thoughts and experience,
Natasha
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p text"
http://otter-coop.com/_customelements/uploadedResources/NM14SheepText.pdf
I believe you are correct with the name textured feed. Sorry, I'm new to all
this and don't have the lingo figured out.
Natasha
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>> of naming it - but that is what it is.
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> what is Lamb Text?
That is what they call creep feed here - at the feed store that is how you ask
for it. It's a mix of pellets and grains. I think it's a bizarre way of
naming it - but that is what it is.
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will help.
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acer and have had some scours. Just a
> richer mix I guess.
I used a lamb replacer but instead of water I used goats milk and
doubled the amount of fluid. It worked well for me. Slowly over time
did I bring the amount of liquid to the recommended levels.
Natasha
delivers this spring
I hope she does a good job of being a mom this time.
Is a ewe capable of withholding milk/preventing it from coming down?
Never ending questions,
Natasha :)
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cratching has gotten rid of my
hypothesis of how to tell when a ewe is in heat.
> That's all I can think of at the moment.
I appreciate your comments. Thank you,
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> Natasha, the main reason I've found for ewes not getting pregnant when
> they're with a ram is because they are still nursing a previous lamb.
I thought that might be the case too. However, I had pulled the babes
and the ewes had a lot of time with the ram. When he first met
es? They did have young ones at the time, but I had weaned
them already. What could prevent them from becoming pregnant? He
produced lovely lambs last spring with these ewes.
Natasha
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Hi All,
Natasha here, in the Great White North, where it is finally cold like
a regular winter! I wrote in the last while wondering what signs to
look for when you have an expecting ewe...still no babies, but since
someone suggested that the ewe may stand alone Dixie has been doing
that ever
ls...but we have a market for extras nest door - the neighbor likes lamb.
Natasha Lovell
Rubystar Nubian & Guernsey dairy goats
Located in Western WA state
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think they come when they come but this person held
herself to be an "expert" and I know that I am not. So, what of your
experiences? Do tell! I am all ears.
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Natasha
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lamb will breed with the girls
for spring babies.
> Because of this, I usually have first year ewes lamb at 10 to 11 months, they
> have all done great as well.
This is great news! If they catch, they will be over a year old for lambing.
Well, back to pacing,
substance to it but I'm not sure if that's
because I have now separated the lambs from the ewes (and she just
kept producing a little milk) or because she is actually bagging up.
> Cecil in OKla
Thanks Cecil for your input :)
Natasha
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I gave them some
loose stuff and they devoured it. I think the lambs are moving into
place, right now it looks like a big bowling ball is hanging in
between her front and rear legs but still no udder action...The ewes
are very quiet and serene looking, maybe this is the home stretch?
Thank
r current issues. I don't *think* she is,
but not sure. Are there any external signs that I could watch for?
Natasha Lovell
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Located in Western WA state
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ce her origin. If anyone knows her breed(s),
approximate age or maybe even a place of origin, I would be delighted to know.
I will be bringing her home, if her CL and Johnnes tests are Neg, in Oct.
If the FB link won't work for you, I can send the pictures upon request.
Thanks!
Natasha
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