It is a gorgeous morning here, the sunlight is streaming through the windows and it is a brisk 30 degrees. No new lambs yet, but there are 4 ewes due anytime. This is the time of year when my husband gets up a couple of times at night to check on the soon to be moms. During the day the girls and I keep a watchful eye over the flock. Most of the time the ewes don't need help delivering their lambs, however we like to be there just in case there are complications. It is an amazing sight to see the lamb or lambs born and the instant bond between the mother and her lamb.
The ewe and her lamb(s) spend 24 hours by themselves in a lambing jug (pen) to bond. After that they are out with the rest of the flock, as they are extremely social animals. We hope to have good news soon and pictures to post on our new additions.
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