[Jacob-list] emergency kit

[Linda]

Don't forget to include a watch in your emergency kit!  It's funny how it seems like the ewe has been in hard labor for 'hours' and it must be time to get all nervous and assist, but then a glance at your watch shows that you've only standing there for 2 minutes!

Linda
www.patchworkfibers.com
Registered Jacob Sheep, Angora Rabbits, Handspun Yarn

On Fri, 18 Feb 2005 07:12:36 -0800 (PST), Joy Thomas, SonRise Farm wrote:

>
> WAS SO GLAD I had read the section on lambing
> problems, highlighted certain areas and had an
> emergency kit (lubricant, towels, aspirator for nose and mouth of
> lamb) ready BEFORE incident.
>
> That was about 4 years ago - have had no challenges since. Learned
> one must be ready just in case!
>
> Joy (who is eagerly awaiting our first lamb of 2005)