I noticed my ewe staggering down to the trough earlier, stood and watched her for a while and realised her hind legs were giving way. She staggered away and I went to try and get her to follow me in with food but she got so far and then collapsed. She's recumbent now. I am a complete novice with sheep, only had them a year or so, all are pets. I would say if she were a horse that she looked like she was colicking ( without the thrashing around) She's lying with her head down and she looks very bloated. Her hocks appear to be buckling too when she does stand to move around , clearly in discomfort then lay down again. And one of her udders is swollen. I have called the vet but they can' get here until 2pm today.
Just wondering what might be wrong with her. I want to go and sit with her as she's my favorite, but i'm 6 months pregnant myself, so worried what it might be?
Any ideas anyone please?