[moprabbit]

I've noticed that one of my ewes when she 'trots' to see me she looks slightly lame, when she walks she doesn't look lame and when she 'canters' she doesn't look lame. I've checked her several times and can't find anything wrong. She doesn't flinch when I press her hoof, leg or shoulder. She's not always been like this! Any ideas? Thank you 

[SallyintNorth]

That's sheep for you

It could be something or nothing.  Keep an eye on it but it's most likely  a slight strain that will pass.

They do this a *lot* 

[Anke]

Yep, just like my children, sheep can have a "very soore" foot one day, and seem better the minute a treat is on offer...

Maybe she is also getting on a bit though?

[devonlady]

And there is always one who pretends to be dead! I think they take turns at this

[ladyK]

I had an in lamb ewe in spring that was lame on and off several times over 6 weeks, at times quite badly so.
I wasn't sure when shd was due and thought it may be soon so (after getting good advice on here) I decided it was better to spare her the stress of checking her out properly (there was no obvious wound of swelling) and just keep an eye on her.
The limping disappeared and came back and disappeared again a few times - sure enough she lambed last and several weeks off all the others. When I finally checked her over there was nothing wrong with her foot and she has not been lame since. Go figure...

[Katrina]

And there is always one who pretends to be dead! I think they take turns at this

Devonlady, I laughed at your comment this morning when I read it drinking my first coffee of the day.  I then went outside and found one of my ewes doing exactly that, they do like to create a panic and that will teach me for laughing 

[moprabbit]

Thanks for all your replies! I'll just keep an eye on her... and see what happens!!