Friday, July 16, 2010

The Goldie Watch begins

As I was feeding the sheep tonight, I paid extra attention to Goldie. Not only is she getting bigger and lumpier, her udder is starting to fill. Lambing is imminent.
We'd figured late July or early August as a rough estimate, but with these signs, I did a little extra math. If she and the boyfriend got right down to business, the earliest possible due date is July 22nd. And considering the fact that sheep hate to be predictable, this means that she could lamb any day now.
Stay tuned...
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10 comments:

  1. JoansieJuly 16, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    Little lambs are so adorable....enjoy!

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  2. stace41971July 16, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Exciting! I was on udder watch this spring and except for ONE ewe who bagged up WEEKS before she lambed, everyone else bagged 48hours or less before giving birth. Keep us updated!! I can't wait to see your new addition!! :)

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  3. DianeJuly 16, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    This post makes me want to go knit booties......

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  4. kateJuly 16, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    ooooo :D

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  5. ErikaJuly 17, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    I FORGOT THAT BABY SHEEPS ARE COMING!!! Yaaaaay!

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  6. BullwinkleJuly 17, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Yay! I forgot about this too ;)

    Thanks for the reminder - and something to look forward to.

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  7. CookieJuly 17, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Yay!

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  8. LaurieJuly 17, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Wonderful! Toldja.

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  9. catsmumJuly 17, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Granted my only experience is with goats, but Ms Rosie 'bagged up' so early that I was milking her for a full month before she kidded - for fear of mastitus mainly. Froze/ stored the colostrum of course :)

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  10. normaJuly 17, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    Is this an OK time for a lamb to come? I wish you all the best!

    Laughing at Diane wanting to knit booties. :D

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