[Jacob-list] lambs?

[Purrfleece Farms]

Hi Mary Ellen,

I had twin Shetland lambs born about 6 am Monday morning. They were still wet when I found them and moved them into a jug. I lost one of the twins overnight that night.

Same day, came home from a community lunch and found that a Jacob lamb had arrived and he (yes, a ram) and mom are also in a jug.

We have rain due this weekend and I expect to see at least one more delivery.

Our lows have been in the 20s until this morning.  This morning-40 degrees with a projected 57 high.  My experience is that when the weather is the worst-ice storms, no power, high winds, etc., the Jacobs seem to deliver.  Two years ago, we had deliveries during an ice storm. I think it may have something to do with barometric pressure changes and the baby saying "let me out".

Rich
Purrfleece Farms
pfarms at alltel.net


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mary Hansson 
  To: Jacob List 
  Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 6:35 AM
  Subject: [Jacob-list] lambs?


  Hi,

  I haven't heard a single soul discuss lambs being born.  Usually by this point we have lots of them popping out and dancing around pastures.  My lambs usually don't get started until mid February in NC.

  Mary Ellen




  Mary Ellen Hansson, MEd, RD, LDN
  ISeeSpots Farm
  Jacob Sheep: Lambs, adults, wool
  www.iseespots.com
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