I went out to feed this morning and saw something that made my heart sink... one of our ewes over by the fence screaming by 2 little white things - and neither one moving or making any noise. I waked over to her and looked down at the first lamb. I lifted it's leg to see what sex it was - a boy. obviously the first born because he was quite cold already. I then walked over to the second lamb. This one was splayed out on the dirt like it had been hit by a car. I did not even want to touch it, but I always want to know the sex, so I grabbed its back leg and it barely raised it's head and made the softest baa sound. I grabbed him up into my jacket. Of course, last night was not only cold, but very very windy. I tried to stand the lamb up under his momma, but after sniffing him for a moment,she would have nothing to do with him....so here I am, in my office with a little mascot. I do not know if there is something wrong with him or if he is just cold and weak. He did drink some lamb milk supplement - but as of yet, has not been able to get up on his legs.
What shall I name him?
6 comments:
Oh, no, poor little baby!!! Is the ewe at least taking care of his brother? Looks like you have a bottle lamb on your hands. I sure hope he picks up and acts/feels better soon.
I (heart) lambs and would love to have some sheep one day. Yours are particularly adorable. :-) The name Buster just popped into my head - maybe a tough-sounding name will help him gather strength? Or maybe Romeo?
I just re-read your story and realized that the first lamb had already died... :-(( I hope you can save this one!
My first thought is "Baa Baa White Sheep." And then I got stuck on "Baa Baa" since he's drinking from a bottle. Or, "Boba" for Bottle Baby. He could be Boba Fett :)
How's Little Lambie doing??
Try to milk mom for the colostrum, if she gave birth within the past 24 hours you should still be ok.
you should name him cory its a sweet sounding name.
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