LAMBING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS (How to Raise a Small Flock of Sheep)

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Healthy lambing starts long before delivery day. In this episode, I'm walking through how to prepare your ewes in the months and weeks before lambing, what normal labor looks like, how to recognize and assist with common malpresentations, and the critical components of a successful first 24 hours. If you're new to lambing or want a refresher before the next season, this episode will help you walk in feeling prepared.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 Introduction to successful lambing

00:06:46 Preparing your ewe before lambing: nutrition and minerals

00:11:20 Why deworming matters at lambing time and which products I recommend

00:17:36 Evaluating your ewe's udder before lambing, plus troubleshooting tips

00:23:38 What normal labor and delivery looks like in a healthy ewe and lamb

00:28:55 How I decide when to intervene during birth

00:34:38 Lambing troubleshooting: placenta issues, catching and handling ewes, post-delivery support

00:41:53 The critical first 24 hours: setting your lamb up for a healthy life

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