[Jacob-list] weaning lambs

[Sugar Hill Farm]

Hi Robin and all,

I generally don't wean until fall and then only the rams.  My ewes wean the lambs naturally.  They just seem to get tired of the nursing and push them away when it's time.  The ewes don't make a big deal about it and it's not harsh.  The mothers and lambs for ever recognise each other and seem to rest side by side on an ongoing basis.  I've had no problems operating this way.

Marcia

Sugar Hill Farm, Heritage Livestock
Jacob & Shetland Sheep, Wool Products,
American Bashkir Curly Horses,
Appaloosa Horses, Delaware Chickens,
Handmade Soaps
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Robin Lynde 
  To: Jacob-list at jacobsheep.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 3:28 AM
  Subject: [Jacob-list] weaning lambs


  I'm weaning lambs and wonder what your experiences are about putting ewes and lambs back together following weaning. I'm afraid that a month is probably too soon. But I'd sure like to put them all out on the pasture again. (I know more fencing is one solution, but it's not happening yet.)
  Robin Lynde
  Meridian Road Studio & Jacob Sheep
  Vacaville, CA
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