At about 6 I hurried down to the barn to check on Amelia, who I'd penned up last night. She was having small, erratic contractions and pawing so I figured lambs should be coming soon!
At about 7 I went back down and started regular chores. Amelia seemed about the same. When I got to Penny's pen I got her up (she was still a little sleepy looking) and fed her. She'd obviously dropped her kids during the night. Within about five minutes of she'd broken her water and it didn't take long until she was in serious labor. By 8:30 I could see the first hoof and within minutes she'd delivered the first one, a spotty doe! Without getting up or turning around number two came out! A lovely brown doe that looks like mom. By 9 we were all cleaned up and the babies at the house!
Amelia continues to have erratic contractions, but I certainly hope she'll deliver before the afternoon. Poor girl!
Penny's Twins
1 hour old after first feeding!
Ada Clare - 6 lbs
Caddy Turveydrop - 7 lbs
Caddy, the spotty gal
And Caddy and Ada again.
Drowsy Waters Farm
Amelia continues to have erratic contractions, but I certainly hope she'll deliver before the afternoon. Poor girl!
Penny's Twins1 hour old after first feeding!
Ada Clare - 6 lbs
Caddy Turveydrop - 7 lbs
Caddy, the spotty galAnd Caddy and Ada again.Drowsy Waters Farm
3 comments:
Oh they are adorable!! You are much better than I for bottle feeding. I did the first year but couldn't stand the looks and cries the girls gave me for taking their babies. LOL
Congrts on the doelings!
Little angels! Thanks so much for sharing the pics.
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