[Jacob-list] first lambs

[Purrfleece Farms]

I just came back from feeding the sheep and checking on the 6 lambs (4 are
ewes so far).  I have one that gets out of the jug and then momma gets out
and then a chicken lays an egg in the packed down hay while momma and baby
wander around the animal barn..  I went to get the egg and turned to see a
young ewe in the barn begging for food and right beside her was another
lamb. This is another ram and I have another ewe separating herself from the
flock so I wouldn't be surprised to see another one some time tomorrow.

You might remember that I lost two older ewes earlier this year and I lost a
third one while in China to get my 4th granddaughter..  I spoke to the vet
from China. They requested and I agreed to an autopsy.  It was a Calcium
deficiency.  Needless to say, they was a lot more mineral supplement added
to the feed immediately.

Rich

Purrfleece Farms


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ralene Mitschler" <ralenemitschler at direcway.com>
To: <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 7:09 AM
Subject: [Jacob-list] first lambs


> Good Sunday morning to all of you
> Just saw my first lambs ever and my first of the season!  Two beautiful
> ram lambs (two-horns).  Their mom Aimee had them all dry and fed
> somewhere between my 3 am check and my 6 am chores.
>
> Oh my oh my!  : )
> Ralene
>
> Ralene  Mitschler and Randall Morrison
> Chicory Lane Farm
> 687 Oxford Ave.
> Hanover PA  17331
> ralenemitschler at direcway.com
> 717.630.2988
>
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