[Jacob-list] feeding pregnant ewes

[Linda]

If you breed ewe lambs, a little more concentrate might be a good idea. 
They are not only growing themselves, but are growing lambs. The 
energilass tubs are great. I couldn't get them last year and saw a 
difference. I'm making a monthly trip to NC now to pick them up along 
with Blue Seal feeds. I've tried alot of feeds, but Blue Seal are the 
only ones I like better than mixing my own.

Linda

Avillion Farm wrote:

> Hi Laura,

>  

> We aren’t too far away from you (in Efland, NC).  The Jacob sheep are 

> really my husbands.

> I have Shetlands, but I really like the Jacobs.  Ours are due any time 

> and we’ve never really

> done anything too different about feeding them other than to put in an 

> Energilass tub during the

> last 4 weeks of pregnancy and first 6 weeks of lactation.  Basically 

> this allows them to supplement

> at will during a time when they can’t fit in as much hay (late 

> pregnancy) or have a higher demand

> (lactation).  He’s never gone heavy on the grain with them – no more 

> than a third of a pound per day if they

> are late pregnant/early lactation and if pasture is minimal.  On good 

> pasture, they really need no grain at

> all.

>  

> In answer to your other question, I do not know anyone in NC that 

> finds it necessary to vaccinate for anything

> other than tetanus and enterotoxemia.  However, I really only know 

> other wool sheep growers well.

>  

> Cheers, Elaina

>  

> P.S.  I have bookmarked you blog; I just love the little needle felted 

> jacob ewe.  Do you sell them?

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