[lee.arron]

10 days early but one of my ewes is showing all the signs so hourly  checks tonight having at least twins . deep breathing not interested in her food and segregated herself. Be my first time so hope it goes well. is 10 days ish a big problem .

[Small Farmer]

Depends on how the dates were estimated but like humans its a range rather than an absolute number. Sounds like you're going to find out.

Remember don't intervene early.  Most of them can do it themselves.

Good luck, but you shouldn't need luck!

[Hazelwood Flock]

The only time I had a ewe trying to lamb that early she had ringwomb, so if you see her straining with nothing showing after an hour, check by having a gentle feel inside that her cervix is opening.

[lee.arron]

she seems ok at the minute no straining , sheep had previous owner at time of tupping and im told approximate date so cant be hundred percent so shes most probably ontrack she seems calmer than me anyway .  im just regularly observing her after all she knows better than me ill be there just incase.  grinding of the teeth has started to happen and was reading a bit about it   seems a bad sign but then other information i read its a sign of labour

[woollyval]

Go away and have a cup of tea...or something stronger....if she has lambed before she will probably be fine! If she hasn't she will also probably be fine! Don't rush to intervene.....don't interfere unless you really have to! Deep breaths!

[Hazelwood Flock]

Tooth grinding is normal, sheep do it as an expression of discomfort and I reckon labour is uncomfortable!! Has she been pawing the ground and getting up and down? Is she a first timer?  Sounds like she may well be on time, hopefully she won't keep you hanging about all night!

[SallyintNorth]

Plenty of us will be on here checking in if you need any support - or have good news to share!  Good luck!   

[Brucklay]

Now I'm going to be staying up late to find out - training for my kidding month or so coming up - good luck lam66 hope alls well

[lee.arron]

Thanks everyone, just had a little check couldnt help myself she was just lying down still panting and grinding . saw little bit of discharge so im sure it has to be tonight

[Brucklay]

I'll pour a glass of cider and will await toasting your new arrivals xx

[SallyintNorth]

Just off to tuck everyone up for the night; will check in again before I go to bed!

[Bramblecot]

Good luck.   Remember there is only ever one first time - so enjoy the moment.  I shall go to sleep with my fingers crossed for you!

[lee.arron]

ill remember that still nothing but im confident shes gona do well

[lee.arron]

changed from strongbow to coffe now another check.......................

[lee.arron]

well 5.30 still no babies though , just shallow breathing and lying down like she has most the night, i hope i havnt put her off but i guess no news is good news