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Monday 19 March 2012

Sheep Fact #21

21- Sheep have a gestation of 147 days.  When the ewe is ready to lamb, the interior of her should be set up like this for and ideal birth.



If the ewe is having trouble lambing, chances are the lamb/s is/are either very large or that the lamb/s is/are not in the correct position.
Here are some of the possible other positions:

Breech

 Elbow Lock

 Four Legs - One Head

 Head Back

 Hind Legs Only

 One Leg Back

 Twins - Front and Back

 Both Forelegs Back

Here is a video pointing out many aspects of lambing and actual footage of a lamb birth.