A place to exchange ideas, stories, and to solve problems related to breeding the flock and delivering lambs. Lactation does supress lactation in the spring, not 100% reliable, but if you *wanted* ewes to get pg in spring, you will have much better results if you wean the lambs first. Postby high plainsman » Sat May 16, 2015 1:14 pm, Postby creeksidelc » Sat May 16, 2015 10:59 pm, Postby DonDrewry » Sun May 17, 2015 7:23 am, Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 17 guests. Good nutrition is vital to ewes during the last 6 weeks of pregnancy in order to prevent pregnancy toxaemia, especially in twin bearing ewes. The second was an accident though. I heard that about humans too, but I wasn't about to take any chances when I had my little girl! Another ewe had twins in November and got bred back in December and had a lamb in April. Some breeds are more likely that others to do so but even within those breeds not all sheep will. Incidently, machine milking does not have an estrus suppression effect like the nursing lamb does. This essential mineral can have profound effects on your health, along with your newborn’s. View Replies (1) Sasikorn 1 year ago It’s not sad. Thanks in advance! Is there any truth to this? Lactation does supress lactation in the spring, not 100% reliable, but if you *wanted* ewes to get pg in spring, you will have much better results if you wean the lambs first. We have had fall lambing ewes breed back within a month of lambing when on good feed. Postby BaxterBCollies » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:22 am, Postby Darroll Grant » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:34 am, Postby Lana Rowley » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:36 am, Postby Laura L. » Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:36 pm, Postby BaxterBCollies » Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:13 pm, Postby Darroll Grant » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:42 pm, Postby BaxterBCollies » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:00 pm, Postby Janet McNally » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:45 pm, Postby Darroll Grant » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:59 pm, Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 17 guests. The subject pretty much says it all, but I've heard that lactating ewes can't conceive until after their lambs are weaned. But I would like to let the lambs nurse and the ewes to remain on good pasture for awhile yet. Reply. Next time make it clear what you want to hear, but I will not be held responsible for the accuracy of my answer. Another ewe had twins in November and got bred back in December and had a lamb in April. The remainder of the ewes he is with are hopefully already bred, but some of them are ewe lambs, so I guess there is a chance that they haven't taken yet. It depends on the sheep. I have a flock of Polypay x Ile de France that have bred out of season. It depends on the sheep. She had twins this March. Anyhow, just hoping they aren't cycling again already. 8. Will ewes have a fertile estrus while still nursing lambs? I had a ewe lamb end of August last fal and get pregnant October 15 while still nursing. A place to exchange ideas, stories, and to solve problems related to breeding the flock and delivering lambs. Crap! If you do get 3 or 4 babies in a single pregnancy, it would be best for the mama to bottle feed two of the babies. When I accelerated lambing, Polypay ewes would routinely breed while lactating in the fall. Some breeds are more likely that others to do so but even within those breeds not all sheep will. LOL Guess I had better move him out of there tonight and hope its not too late. I am running my entire flock together (Katahdin, Dorper, and cross between the 2) because I am feeding large round bales. However, lactation does not overcome the effects of shortening daylength nearly as well in the fall. Yall were supposed to lie to me and tell me what I wanted to hear! If you're pregnant or think you might be pregnant, avoid close contact with sheep during the lambing season, which runs from January to April. While there are instances of homosexuality in nearly all animal species, ... Sheep can’t right themselves if they’re on their back. She had twins this March. I want to know if sheep can get pregnant without having asexual course.. 8. Ewes usually have one baby, but some sheep can birth as many as 4 babies! The lambs are 50 to 70 days of age and weight about 65 pounds on the average. Some infections can be passed from sheep and other animals to humans. However, lactation does not overcome the effects of shortening daylength nearly as well in the fall. Many new mothers have questions about taking magnesium while breastfeeding. I had a ewe lamb end of August last fal and get pregnant October 15 while still nursing. Overfeeding, however, may … I wouldnt have intended for her to get re red 1 month after delivery especially with twins. There are 3 ewes that have mid to late Oct. lambs on them right now and I am hoping that I didn't mess up by putting the ram back in because I don't want these ewes bred again until May for more Oct. lambs. Since your baby’s diet is dependant on the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals you consume, it is important that you know everything there is to know about taking magnesium while nursing. The ewes are in good condition with a BC of 3 to 4. Jenna, i cant speak to sheep but that wives tale has brought many a human baby into the world. They are one of your breeds. If a pregnant woman becomes infected, it could harm her and her unborn baby's health. If a ewe tries to nurse 3 or 4 babies, it can really affect her long-term health and will make it … However, it was not very often that they would breed FOR out of season lambing while lactating.

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