Ewes are Due

Tomorrow is the official start of lambing, although I have a feeling we won't actually see lambs until Easter. There may be a ewe or two who lambs before then, but my guess is the week after Easter will be very busy. The udders are growing, but when compared to previous years, most ewes look like they have another two weeks before lambing. Due to past surprises, I'm still anxious and checking the girls daily for signs of premature labor, but so far everyone seems pretty content to just munch hay and soak up the sun.

Kira, Ella, and Madeleine. At least two sets of triplets, maybe three, or perhaps one set of quads?

Poa, Claire, and Annie. Poa may single earlier than Easter, but the other two will twin around the holiday weekend.

 

Maggie, Mary, and Myra. Mary finally looks like she's bred. I think she'll single in mid-April. Myra could be one of the first to lamb, or she could just be a first-timer who has bagged up early. 

Edna and Cali are also starting to fill out. Edna's looking larger than a few of the other girls, and her udder hasn't even started filling out yet, so she may have three in there like last year. Both she and Cali still have a way to go.

I'll post in one week, unless there are lambs before then.