Author Topic: Advice please- update  (Read 8188 times)

debbigord

  • Joined Mar 2013
  • East Sussex
Advice please- update
« on: March 19, 2015, 06:35:01 am »
Expectant ewe passed initial labour bits in the early morning- 2ish- first small string and bubble. Still nothing else and no signs of her being in active labour. Is this a normal time frame- feels a bit wrong, her vulva is still pink, not dark. The rest of the flock are lambing, but I thought she was a little behind.
« Last Edit: March 24, 2015, 08:24:50 am by debbigord »

MrsJ

  • Joined Jan 2009
Re: Advice please
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2015, 06:59:04 am »
Is she a first timer?  They take a bit longer but I would think she should have had it by now.  Could the "initial labour bits" have been something else?  Have you seen the water bag?   

debbigord

  • Joined Mar 2013
  • East Sussex
Re: Advice please
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2015, 07:18:06 am »
Yes, she is a first timer. No other signs of being in labour. Feels wrong if you know what I mean. Have called a more experienced friend who is coming to have a look. Will update later, fingers crossed!

debbigord

  • Joined Mar 2013
  • East Sussex
Re: Advice please
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2015, 08:30:30 am »
Seems a mystery all round. Friend says she is a way off lambing, but she definately passed the initial string. Have put her in, made her comfy and will keep an eye.

SallyintNorth

  • Joined Feb 2011
  • Cornwall
  • Rarely short of an opinion but I mean well
    • Trelay Cohousing Community
Re: Advice please
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2015, 08:33:07 am »
Feels wrong if you know what I mean.

Always go with your gut.  :hug:  Hope the friend can help  :fc:

Ah, just seen update after friend's visit.  It could be she's aborted one lamb and may have (an)other(s) in there - we've got one just the same actually.  We know she's not due for another 6 days at least but yesterday the waterbag was there.  After a few hours I had a feel and nothing.  She's bright, alert, eating, happy, not straining.  We will just wait.
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princesslayer

  • Joined Jan 2013
  • Tadley, Hants
Re: Advice please
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2015, 08:36:11 am »
Can the mucus  plug come away sometime in advance of labour starting? Could be that.
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Me

  • Joined Feb 2014
  • Wild West
Re: Advice please
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2015, 09:18:46 am »
They can lose a little mucus way off lambing with no bother - plus the alternatives listed above

debbigord

  • Joined Mar 2013
  • East Sussex
Re: Advice please
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2015, 10:36:20 am »
Thankyou all so much, It's great to know you are all out there, your advice and experience is such a help when there seems to be so much to learn.
I will watch and wait....and let you know....

debbigord

  • Joined Mar 2013
  • East Sussex
Re: Advice please- update
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2015, 08:23:19 am »
We watched, and waited..... And yesterday evening she popped out 2 lovely healthy ram lambs unaided in about an hour. I really didn't expect a happy ending to this one and am delighted! Always learning......thanks again to all x

Jukes Mum

  • Joined Apr 2014
  • North Yorkshire
Re: Advice please- update
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2015, 11:31:35 am »
Great news debbigord. Or should I say great news for you- but not a comfort for me. My first (ever) ewe is due today and has a little mucus/string. Was thinking things may be happening, but if she does the same as yours, then I could be waiting another 5 days  ;) not sure my nerves can take this. I think I might start pacing like an expectant father soon  :D
She's currently grazing happily and showing no signs at all of relieving my concern  :huff:
Don’t Monkey With Another Monkey’s Monkey

debbigord

  • Joined Mar 2013
  • East Sussex
Re: Advice please- update
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2015, 01:13:18 pm »
Ha ha, yes, I know that feeling.....
Keep us posted with news, how exciting for you.

Jukes Mum

  • Joined Apr 2014
  • North Yorkshire
Re: Advice please- update
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2015, 02:03:50 pm »
Tum tee tum  :innocent:
Tempted to go squeeze her. Or maybe feed her hot curry  :roflanim:
Don’t Monkey With Another Monkey’s Monkey

MrsJ

  • Joined Jan 2009
Re: Advice please- update
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2015, 05:45:27 pm »
Take her for a ride in the car down a bumpy road Jukes mum?  Maybe not!  Patience is what is required.

Debbiegord - that's fantastic news! 


Jukes Mum

  • Joined Apr 2014
  • North Yorkshire
Re: Advice please- update
« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2015, 07:26:20 pm »
I think things are happening- she's taken herself into the sheep shelter and is pacing around in there and up and down like a yo-yo. Going out for a peek.....
Don’t Monkey With Another Monkey’s Monkey

debbigord

  • Joined Mar 2013
  • East Sussex
Re: Advice please- update
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2015, 08:47:21 pm »
Sounds good if she is up and down. Really hope all goes well........update soon please  :fc:
« Last Edit: March 24, 2015, 08:48:52 pm by debbigord »

 

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