[Jacob-list] Fat Ewe

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Got a quick Question.  We purchased a larger framed ewe this  year.  She is 
primarily from  Primitave looking individuals.  Her  due date according to the 
Ultrasound is Friday.
 
We sheared last weekend... and realized how incredibly FAT, OBESE and  
OVERCONDITIONED this ewe is.
 
She is carrying a single lamb.
 
She has Rolls around her tail of blubber, and has a double tail.She is the  
only one in my flock like this at all!  After shearing, there are a few of  
mine that could use a little extra groceries.. NOT THIS ONE!
 
This is not good for her being close to lambing.. add to the fact she is  
having a single, and Im scared!
 
She is slowly bagging up, and does not appear to be as close as the  
ultrasound indicated.  All my other ewes that have 1-2 weeks look more  "ready" than 
Dot.
 
I don't want to cut her feed back too drastically with her this close to  her 
lambing date.... 
 
 
Just really curious  as far as any complications I should look for  (other 
than a MONSTER lamb) and how I should proceed feeding this individual. 
 
I'm considering putting her in a jug early, so I can control her feed a bit  
more.
 
Jennifer Tucker
Moose Mtn Ranch
Bennett, CO



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