we witnessed a ram's birth last night and it was about 10:30. He is still a bit wet and unclean this morning at 8am--but mostly dry. She's still bonding , but will NOT hold still for him to eat and it's 10 hours since birth. She keeps side-stepping like she's being invaded, but will talk to him and clean him.
I am wondering if it's time to go in and check her udders and maybe hold her while he tries to latch? It's also fairly cold, 45* with steam coming out their mouths, and I am sure she was shivering, so I set up a large room propane space heater, and gave her a good cup of oats whole grain, which she ate. She's not really touching the alfalfa or other food. -Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies _______________________________________________ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
