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5 RULES to set your ewes up for a smooth lambing season

5 RULES to set your ewes up for a smooth lambing season

The majority of ewes will give birth to their lambs unassisted, in a quiet spot someplace, with us waking up to a bouncy wee fluff-ball hooning about in the morning. But problematic lambings do occur. Let's break down how to set your girls up for success, to help you breeze through the next lambing.

Sheep
Birth problems - calving, lambing, kidding, foaling

Birth problems - calving, lambing, kidding, foaling

Spring births on the lifestyle farm are exciting but can be stressful without preparation. Learn what’s normal during lambing, calving, foaling, and kidding, and when to call for help.

The BasicsSheepCattleGoatsHorses & other Equines
Exit Drenching after Pre-lamb Treatments

Exit Drenching after Pre-lamb Treatments

The idea behind exit drenching is that animals which were treated with a long-acting drench prior to lambing.

Sheep

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