Waiting on More Lambs

We are suspecting that at least two or three more ewes may lamb.  I went into the pasture and snapped photos of udders and vulvas in order for me to have some type of visual referral in the future.

The Empress, she definitely looks pregnant but in all fairness, she's looked like this since the day she arrived.

That said, I do think she is pregnant.

This is the ewe I suspect is up next.  

Her udder is developing and her vulva is red and swollen.

The two suspecting ewes.

This is supect #3. She's wide and has an udder developing.

But her vulva looks normal, so this could be a while yet.

She is however wide and has that hollow between her back and stomach that Queenie had before delivering.

The New Lambs

The lambs will be almost a week old tomorrow.  This is my first time with newborn lambs and I haven't a clue what to do.  I figure I'll let mom, Queenie, lead the way.  I wasn't sure when it was safe to let them out of the "lambing" pen to join the flock.  Every morning when I sent the sheep outside, Queenie remained quiet and undistrubed by their exit.  Sheep are flock animals and need to stick together.  The fact she didn't feel the need to told me a lot.  So this morning when I let them out, and she called out after them and I knew it was time.

Heading out into the big pasture.

Comforting lambs in their first outing.

Keeping a distance from the flock.

Sticking close to momma.

Lambs are nice and strong.

Joining the Flock

Bit of confusion at first (wrong momma).

Ram already practicing his ramming.