29/10/2025
🐑✨ Sheep Sense by FairyFarm Ltd.
Lambing time coming? 👀
Here are 5 signs your ewe is about to drop her lambs! 🍼
Knowing the signs early can save you stress, time and maybe even a sleepless night!
Let’s talk about what to look for 👇
🐑 Sheep Sense: 5 Signs Your Ewe is Ready to Lamb
Brought to you by FairyFarm Ltd.
Lambing season is one of the most exciting and nerve wracking times on the farm! Whether you’re a seasoned shepherd or just starting out, knowing when your ewe is about to give birth can help you prepare, reduce stress, and keep both mama and baby safe.
Here are 5 clear signs your ewe is getting ready to lamb 👇
1️⃣ Her Udder Fills Up “Bagging Up”
Her udder becomes firm, round, and noticeably larger sometimes a week before lambing.
Teats point outward.
The udder feels full and tight, especially within 24 hours of birth.
💡 She’s getting ready to feed that hungry little lamb!
2️⃣ Her V***a Softens and Swells
As lambing nears, the v***a gets swollen, pink, and moist sometimes with a clear or cloudy discharge.
👀 That’s your cue: the big moment is close!
3️⃣ She Separates Herself from the Flock
Right before lambing, ewes often look for privacy.
She may:
Wander off alone
Stop eating
Lie quietly in a corner
It’s her instinct to find a safe spot to give birth.
4️⃣ Nesting Behavior Begins
Watch for pawing, circling, or lying down and standing up repeatedly.
She’s making her “nest” for the new arrivals.
🐏 Let her settle comfortably things are about to happen!
5️⃣ Restlessness and Short Pushes Begin
In early labor, she becomes restless:
Bleating softly
Lying down and getting up
Straining lightly
If she’s been pushing hard for over an hour with no lamb, it’s time to step in or call your vet.
💕 Final Tip:
Keep the lambing area clean, dry, and quiet.
Make sure the lamb nurses within 30 minutes that first milk colostrum is liquid gold! 🍼✨
👩🌾 From FairyFarm Ltd. where we raise happy, healthy Dorpers & Katahdins the Caribbean way.
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