4 am - Barn check
5:00 - Mocha's water breaks
6:30 - No lambs
6:45 - Put on a glove and feel for progress...nose and hooves!
7:00 - Do I need to assist?
7:10 - First lamb out
7:30 - Second lamb out
Mocha finally pushed out a ram and then a ewe just after 7 this morning. By 10 o'clock everyone was settled and ready to be relocated to the nursery.
Mocha and her twins. The ewe is in the back with white markings on her head. The ram is in front.
Here's our newest addition to the flock. She's still a little wobbly.
Update (3/26 PM): The lambs are certainly larger this year than last. The ewe weighed in at 7 lbs and her brother at 7.8 lbs. Both lambs are jumping around and keeping warm in this seasonally cool weather. Mocha is being a very attentive and affectionate first-time mother.
Looking forward to seeing pictures!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to more lambs. Crystal looks very close, but if she's like her mom she'll be a real tease to lamb :) I hate that waiting period when you're not sure if you should be helping or not, well done for being patient and letting her get to it. Congrats again, looking forward to seeing more. I am still waiting for my first lambs here!
ReplyDeleteCrystal had twin ram lambs this morning.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Looking forward to seeing pictures of them, and I am glad everyone is doing well.
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