Loss and new life on the farm this week |Lambing 2021

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[@barbaramarlow6016]

You’re such a good shepherd! And so devoted to your flock! Humans as well as the wooly ones! And the woolly ones

[@MyAlabamaFarmLife]

Congrats on all the new babies!

[@vineyardchickshomestead]

We are sorry for your loss. We can relate as we are experiencing some joy and pain this season too. 😢

[@SweetPeaFarmNY]

I’m sorry I hope there’s a silver lining!

[@RidgeLife]

Starla? That's my wife's name! Cool.

[@SweetPeaFarmNY]

I know so cool! I hope your Starla is doing well! Keeping her in my prayers

[@RidgeLife]

@@SweetPeaFarmNY thank you. She is doing better but still very sore.

[@AlongTheRiverHomestead]

I love that you let them labor with their friends, Like I'd want the support of my friends while giving birth too, lol!!! Can I just say animals giving birth are amazing.

[@SweetPeaFarmNY]

Totally seems like they are happier that way :)

[@ErnieHatmaker]

Aww...she's a good mama with her double gift!

[@TheTinkerersWife]

Very sorry for the loss of the little one. The bleeting "Maa, maaa" so heartwarming though. The twins, oh my.

[@adriennesmith.artist]

Sorry for your loss but what a pleasant twin surprise!! Heart you!

[@SweetPeaFarmNY]

Lol thx totally excited to find that late comer 🤣. Hugs sugar plum

[@adriennesmith.artist]

@@SweetPeaFarmNY that made me squeal “sugar plum” 🥰🥰🥰 HEEEEEEEEE

[@HighlandHomesteadGoGoMomma]

Yes it is always hard when you lose an animal..thanks for sharing my friend ❤ Eva

[@edgeofwild2175]

Loss is always so hard. I'm so glad the new babies are doing well. 😊

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

How long is a typical labor for sheep? Like when do you start to get nervous or intervene?

[@SweetPeaFarmNY]

Labor can be hours but if you see a water bag present or pushing and there’s no progress in 20-30 minutes i glove up and check. It is better to be safe then sorry. If there is a problem and they are left too long you may lose them ...The teeth finding and pawing step of early labor can take a while so I don’t count time until the ewe is pushing or there’s a water bag present whichever is first

[@HickorycroftFarm]

There are always times when losses happen on a farm that really there was nothing could be done about its a part of farming but doing the best we can is all we can do! It certainly looks like lambing season is going well for you though! lots more to go.

[@SweetPeaFarmNY]

That’s true ...I’m very grateful for all the healthy ones! Thank you!