This is the second lamb of triplets born tonight. The first one had one leg back and Hubby needed to pull him out. That happens sometimes, especially when there are multiple lambs that will tangle each other up in the womb.
The second probably would have come on its own but mom was tired so we helped her out.
This series of photos is in response to a challenge given to me by Ron @stray_shooter who asked me to photograph new life on the farm. I was hoping , and am pleased, that this quiet ewe was able to deliver on that request.
@stray_shooter@joansmor@paul10
I know that the birth process is not pretty in our usual sense, but it is beautiful and still gives me a thrill each time I witness it.
Thank you for following along!
Something I have never seen... is it usual for this breed to have 3 lambs? When I have been to the countryside and seen sheep around, they only seem to have 1 or 2 little lambs with them.
@stephanies
We have Rideau-Arcott sheep, which is a Canadian developed breed that is known for their maternal traits. So, yes, they often have triplets and sometimes even more lambs than that.
Since they were bred for maternal traits, they also produce a lot of milk and are able to easily handle triplets. We will foster the fourth or fifth lamb onto another ewe with a single or twins if we can to make it she has more than three lambs.
@yrhenwr
I am with you on this one, David. I never tire of witnessing this miracle and I am so glad to be able to share it with you. Thank you for the fav.
March 24th, 2017
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I know that the birth process is not pretty in our usual sense, but it is beautiful and still gives me a thrill each time I witness it.
Thank you for following along!
We have Rideau-Arcott sheep, which is a Canadian developed breed that is known for their maternal traits. So, yes, they often have triplets and sometimes even more lambs than that.
Since they were bred for maternal traits, they also produce a lot of milk and are able to easily handle triplets. We will foster the fourth or fifth lamb onto another ewe with a single or twins if we can to make it she has more than three lambs.
I am with you on this one, David. I never tire of witnessing this miracle and I am so glad to be able to share it with you. Thank you for the fav.