Sage and Ella lambed yesterday afternoon. Sage had twins but one didn't make it. Sage routinely has problems with her lambs and I need to keep a close eye on this one. Two years ago she had a single ewe but didn't have enough milk. As a result the ewe became weak and eventually I supplemented its feed with goat milk twice a day. She made it and is now a beautiful ewe with an especially springy and soft fleece. Last year Sage had twins; one was stillborn and Sage wouldn't stop cleaning it off even after a seemingly robust and healthy ram was born. She left the ram in the amniotic sack where it most likely drowned. This year she did better but I still need to keep a close watch on the little guy.
This is Ella's first lamb and she seems to have taken to motherhood. Her mother, Eliza has always lambed singles but they've been big, healthy and beautiful.
Sage (Jacob ewe)
Ella (Jacob ewe)
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