One of my first-timers had to have a caesarean after neither I nor Vet could deliver the first of her twins. Unfortunately the first, a big lamb, was born dead. The second lamb started off fine but got very cold while mum was being stitched up so I took her away to warm up and the ewe didn't want to know when I tried to put them together again. In hindsight I wish I had persevered with them both and done things differently but on a positive note, the lamb was successfully fostered on to her grandmother who had a single the following day.
So, the lamb is thriving and I am keeping a close watch on the ewe. She is on her feet, eating (hay and grazing only) and drinking well enough and the wound is clean. I am milking her off just a little twice a day. However 10 days after surgery I have a suspicion she is not urinating properly and saw her produce just a few drops this evening when I was checking her (it smelt ok to me). Otherwise, although now thin, she is reasonably bright in herself and her temperature is normal. I will speak to my Vet in the morning but wondered if anyone has experience of this and any advice to offer. Thank you.
Topic: Caesarean (Read 1640 times)
