Author Topic: How long should I wait for a triplet to come? (Read 2699 times)

plt102 · « **on:** May 03, 2014, 11:33:46 am »

My Shetland ewe has just lambed a lovely set of twins, however I think I see another water bag so maybe my first set of triplets. Scary. How long should I leave her to see if it is a triplet or just afterbirth that hasn't come away yet. Also do I have to foster on a triplet or can mums sometimes cope? I'd like to interfere as little as possible

shep53 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2014, 12:28:21 pm »

HOPE by now ewe finished twins or trips

plt102 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2014, 12:33:52 pm »

Hi there, I think I was disturbing her by hanging around so I have popped off for a bit of lunch to give her a bit of peace. The other two were up and suckling so I'll go back in an hour and see if she needs help.

Bramblecot · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2014, 12:35:08 pm »

Congratulations

They are lovely little mums

that usually manage all by themselves

plt102 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2014, 12:40:24 pm »

Yep, I love them. So easy. I have a few GFD crossed with Shetland and had a few probs with them but never a problem with a Shetland ..... Touch wood :-)