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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Quaker101 on February 17, 2019, 04:02:04 pm

Title: New to lambing
Post by: Quaker101 on February 17, 2019, 04:02:04 pm

Hello.
I acquired two ped texel ewes in lamb back in January. They are due in February/March time.
I’ve attached some pics taken today. They appear, to me, to be quite close to lambing, but I am inexperienced.
If you can have a look at the photos and give me your opinion on timing? Thanks

Title: Re: New to lambing
Post by: Quaker101 on February 17, 2019, 04:14:47 pm

Another pic

Title: Re: New to lambing
Post by: Backinwellies on February 18, 2019, 12:08:10 pm

belly size isn't really an indicator of anything (if it did one of mine due end March should have lambed last week! …. look for enlarged/pinkened vulva and any attempt to wander off on own.

Title: Re: New to lambing
Post by: shep53 on February 18, 2019, 12:44:20 pm

The picture of the rear end suggests some time in march rather than feb