[agri293]

one of our older ewes how is having triplets started having contractions about 2 hours ago she is still on her feet she is pawing the ground now and again she also has mucus at her backend should i wait until she lys down or investigate now cheers

[Hopewell]

If she has clearly been having contractions for over 2 hours I would definitely investigate. Good luck with her.

[agri293]

just had an investigate went in with my hand just about the depth of my hand there was nothing there just now is it a waiting game

[montana]

one of our older ewes how is having triplets started having contractions about 2 hours ago she is still on her feet she is pawing the ground now and again she also has mucus at her backend should i wait until she lys down or investigate now cheers

The same thing happened with our ewes waters broke the the mucus then about an hour later came the lambs

[Bangbang]

hopefully you should have lambs now - lambing here so sorry not to see earlier - pawing the ground is a good indication but can be soon after to quite a while - hope to see happy pics soon - Brucklay - BB's OH X

[agri293]

was just a bit concerned been up and checked her again she is still on her feet she is sniffing about and pawing now and again

[Bangbang]

Sounds good - she's getting ready - is she a first timer? She may just need time to get things in order - if she's older and been thinking about things from about 7.00ish this evening I would start to question too. Are you seeing a water bag yet?  Brucklay

[agri293]

no sign of water bag yet she is an old ewe having triplets she is not offering to lye down she is on her feet and having the occasinal contraction

[Moleskins]

I've yet to see a water bag before a birth but have seen several afterwards, mucus from the rear end is not always a sign of an imminent lambing. I had some that showed mucus but then nothing for a week or more. If it's a bit, half a teaspoonful that's different to a cupful.
You'll quickly find out each ewe is different and all the 'signs' it talks about in the books, I've rarely seen.
Annoying creatures at times sheep ! 

[agri293]

thanks for all the advice had to call the vet the ewe was struggling the lambs were all twisted thanks to our local vet mackie and brechin 3 healthy lambs were delivered  cheers

[SallyintNorth]

Very glad you had a happy outcome    Well done for calling the vet in good time 

[Brucklay]

Well done - it's so difficult to make that call thinking you may just be premature good call - your the one there seeing the ewe you've obviously got a good eye  Now all you have to do is post pics of the troublesome trio

[in the hills]

What a relief!! We were thinking about you.

Pictures please. 

[MrsJ]

Phew!  Congratulations.

[jaykay]

Excellent