Down Mulberry Lane

New lambs have arrived.

One of our ewes gave birth to two 9 pound lambs yesterday.  It was only 33 below zero windchill and blizzard conditions.  We did get them put in the  barn, but even then it was still too cold for a newborn!  One is doing fine, but one is struggling with keeping warm.  We brought one in the house today, as on the morning check it was very cold and hardly moving.  He is warmed up now, but he still isn't alert enough to eat.  I am checking on him every 10-15 minutes and offering 3 cc. of milk.  This last time, he swallowed without as much harrassment on my part (jiggling, rubbing his rear, his throat, his chest to get him awake).  He still didn't open his eyes, but he did swallow.  I am hoping this is the rough spot and it will only improve.  I hate watching lambs die and I know we aren't out of the woods, yet. 

Well, it is time to check on the lamb again. 

Warmly, ~Melissa

Little Lamb

3:01 PM, January 30, 2008 .. Posted by Belle

You all are having some really cold weather! Poor little lamb. I hope he does all right.
Have a wonderful day!
Belle