Author Topic: Ram Lamb (Read 2996 times)

Bionic · « **on:** April 07, 2013, 04:58:44 pm »

Taffy, my little ram lamb was born on 19th March so is 3 weeks old this coming Tuesday. He has really grown and is a tough little chap. Today he starting trying to mount his mum and the other ewe that he is in with, anoying both of them.
Is he just playing or is he really that advanced?
He can't actually reach them of course but at the rate he is growing that won't be for long.

Fosterlambfarm · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2013, 05:12:59 pm »

depends what breed he is. some breeds hit sexual maturity at one week

Fleecewife · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2013, 05:34:35 pm »

He's just playing, lambie rough and tumble

SteveHants · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2013, 05:42:13 pm »

Yeah, they do that. Its just playing. Its when they start curling their lip and follwing ewes about when they are 4 mos old that you should start thinking about panic weaning.

Marches Farmer · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2013, 05:42:29 pm »

Ewe lambs do this too!

kaz · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2013, 10:26:19 pm »

They even do it to other ram lambs...They are just playing at the moment, he will be better when he has a bit of lamb company to play with.
How's the last ewe doing?

Pasture Farm · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2013, 07:25:31 am »

Quote from: Fosterlambfarm on April 07, 2013, 05:12:59 pm

depends what breed he is. some breeds hit sexual maturity at one week

Never heard this before..... which breeds?

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jaykay · « **Reply #7 on:** April 08, 2013, 07:50:12 am »

No, nor me.

Even goats take longer than that

Backinwellies · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2013, 08:01:17 am »

even rabbits dont manage that!

ScotsGirl · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2013, 08:19:34 am »

I googled it and can't find any animal sexually mature under 6 weeks. Think you might have typo'd

Bionic · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2013, 08:28:20 am »

Quote from: kaz on April 07, 2013, 10:26:19 pm

They even do it to other ram lambs...They are just playing at the moment, he will be better when he has a bit of lamb company to play with.
How's the last ewe doing?

Karen, We are still waiting for Pattie. I have sent you a pm