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moprabbit

  • Joined Oct 2011
  • North Notts
Little udder
« on: September 23, 2016, 08:54:01 am »
I have a 6 year old ewe who has developed a little udder! She's never had lambs and has never been near a tup. So I was just wondering if anyone has any ideas what might be th cause? There's no discomfort and both sides are the same size . It is only small, but I'm sure  she's never had one before! Thank you.
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waterbuffalofarmer

  • Joined Apr 2014
  • Mid Wales
  • Owner of 61 Mediterranean water buffaloes
Re: Little udder
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2016, 09:11:33 am »
It could be what they would call a phantom pregnancy. Most commonly found with goats and sometimes horses. IE their body tricks them into thinking theyre expecting and so they start building up fat on their udders. As I read about it now I think it says that the body does soon realise that it isny and it does go away but it can last quite some time. Are you positive nothing got in or she got out maybe? If youre worried I would have a friendly word with the vet about it, see what they say. All the best and am sorry I cant be of much help. :thumbsup:
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Foobar

  • Joined Mar 2012
  • South Wales
Re: Little udder
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2016, 09:44:51 am »
Is she fat / over weight?

ZaktheLad

  • Joined Aug 2012
  • Thornbury, Nr Bristol
Re: Little udder
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2016, 10:38:57 am »
Fat!

SallyintNorth

  • Joined Feb 2011
  • Cornwall
  • Rarely short of an opinion but I mean well
    • Trelay Cohousing Community
Re: Little udder
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2016, 12:05:06 pm »
Is she on clover?
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SallyintNorth

  • Joined Feb 2011
  • Cornwall
  • Rarely short of an opinion but I mean well
    • Trelay Cohousing Community
Re: Little udder
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2016, 12:05:51 pm »
Don't listen to the money men - they know the price of everything and the value of nothing

Live in a cohousing community with small farm for our own use.  Dairy cows (rearing their own calves for beef), pigs, sheep for meat and fleece, ducks and hens for eggs, veg and fruit growing

Marches Farmer

  • Joined Dec 2012
  • Herefordshire
Re: Little udder
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2016, 01:45:29 pm »
Fat and/or on clover could mean her hormones have been tricked.  If you're certain there's no chance she's pregnant I suggest slimming her down and taking her off clover, if appropriate.  If she's a Down sheep it's highly unlikely you'll slim her down, though.

moprabbit

  • Joined Oct 2011
  • North Notts
Re: Little udder
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2016, 06:25:26 pm »
Thank you for all the replies. I think I get the message...... she's fat!!!!!  :roflanim:
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