Tuesday, April 27, 2010

ram lamb...surprise!

Shortly after the sheep were let out to pasture last night, we went out into the field to get the cow-for her grain.  On the way we noticed this lincoln ewe in labor and ready to drop a lamb.  I ran nearly a mile to get the camera, to share more birth photos! 
The head and front feet
A healthy large single ram lamb. Born in the rain, this ewe took nibbles of grass between licks on her baby. I took a great shot of the placenta bubble exploding, but decided to spare everyone that detail.
One of the teeswater ram lambs (born a few weeks ago), came over to check out the lamb.  He's up on his feet now and nursing, in from the rain.
ewes-5 rams-8

2 comments:

  1. I just spent a good half hour enjoying your blog. I love your farm and am so jealous of all your beautiful animals! Congrats on all the babies!

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  2. So great! My mom came to tell me to check the new baby out. Look out for the Kohlers in Kentucky!

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