Mar 12, 2018 · Do you have a ewe not accepting a lamb? Here are some tips on how to bond ewes and lambs together effectively when that first-time bond is broken.

Bonding is the process of reuniting a lamb with a ewe, while grafting is the process of uniting and building a relationship between two unrelated sheep. If you have a ewe that is attempting to kill her lamb, grafting is often the better way to go.

Nov 8, 2022 · Weaning can occur in a number of different ways. Some producers like to wean early to take advantage of a lamb's ability to more efficiently turn grain and hay or pasture into pounds of gain. It is more efficient to feed the lamb directly than to feed a ewe that produces milk that a lamb consumes.

Feb 16, 2023 · If the ewe labors for more than an hour from this point without birthing the lamb, you should examine the ewe to determine if the lamb is in the wrong presentation for birth. It will soon rupture (see arrow) and the ewe will find the fluid and lick it up.

Nov 27, 2023 · From the ewe lamb and baby sheep to adult female sheep, adult males and everything in between, such as pregnant ewes and wethers. I think you’ll find there’s tons of sheep terminology to learn. When a ewe lamb reaches one year of age, she is then considered to be a yearling ewe until she reaches the age of two.

Jun 1, 2008 · Ewes will be content to remain scattered on the pasture, which will prevent the congestion and confusion that can cause lambs to stray and get lost. Managing grass goes beyond choosing the right date, to ensuring that the flock will have enough quality pasture.

Sep 15, 2022 · Preparing for lambing season involves managing ewe health, vaccinations, and nutrition, as well as gathering appropriate equipment for birthing. Be available and present for your ewes as they are giving birth in order to maximize the chances of …

May 4, 2023 · When a ewe first births its baby lamb, she turns around and starts checking it out. She then begins licking it off. She becomes familiar with the smell, looks and sound of the new baby.

Jan 7, 2020 · Growth rate of lambs from birth to weaning is largely determined by milk production of the ewe, which emphasizes the importance of good nutritional management during this period. Lactation is also a period in which there is opportunity to control feed costs by feeding ewes according to the number of lambs nursing.

Apr 23, 2018 · “It is not only about getting lambs away, but also focusing on ewe condition in time for mating – this is highly influential to next year’s lamb crop,’’ advises Ms Frater. Here we examine when...