First litter - yikes!

[Ginny]

As Cindy said, if you see the drop, keep taking the temp. It can go back up. I didn't do that and we ended up with a C section that I'm still not convinced was necessary.

 

[Pipelineozzy]

Yep, I usually check in about 4 hours again to see if it's staying down...I've had it hit what I thought was "the drop" a couple of times only to find it was back up to 100.1 a few hours later. When it drops, for real..it STAYS down.

 

[Piratebears]

still nothing today - went for a walk and she did 3 pooh's - last one was runny.But then she ate her lunch meal.
She has been a little more 'glazed over' and clingy,but she is quite a clingy girl anyway.
Will take her temp

 

[NessaM]

I shave the Mother's belly and up her sides. I also do a sanitary cut and trim the rear and hock feathering's short. I like to use Vet wrap and wrap their tail once labor starts.

LA

We do this for sheep, too. It helps a lot.

 

[BluwaterNewfs]

I tried wrapping Sugar's tail with vet wrap when she whelped one of her litters, it came off before the second pup was born. Is there a secret to getting it to stay. It just slipped right down off her tail. Didn't unravel.

 

[Sun Valley]

I've never had any problems wrapping the tail...I start at the top and wrap to the end....maybe your not doing it tight enough?

Oh and I also have 2 Kane heat mats...I LOVE them...much better then a heating pad.

Nessa, do you wrap the sheep's tail also?....

LA

 

[cedarvalleynewfoundlands]

Oh and I also have 2 Kane heat mats...I LOVE them...much better then a heating pad.

)

LA

I have a couple of these two....got them at a farm auction for $2 each, just about brand new. Bleached them to be on the safe side, and I love them too.

 

[NessaM]

I've never had any problems wrapping the tail...I start at the top and wrap to the end....maybe your not doing it tight enough?

Oh and I also have 2 Kane heat mats...I LOVE them...much better then a heating pad.

Nessa, do you wrap the sheep's tail also?....

LA

Tail is docked, so too short to wrap! But we do the sanitary shave, and wash the underbelly and groin region. I don't use anything but warm water on the bag and nipples though - don't want to mask or remove the udder smell that helps guide the lambs to the bag.

 

[Pipelineozzy]

What's a kane heat mat? Is Kane a brand? Ok..I know..I'll google it and quit asking stupid questions...

 

[Windancer]

The loose poo is also a sign.....she may or may not keep eating. I have had them not eat for a couple days prior..and had them eat ravenously right up untill the time..
Louann...you are not a farm girl are you ! Sheep have no tails.! lol

 

[Sun Valley]

I knew that sheep don't have tails...I just wanted to see Nessa reply, since she quoted my whole message...

Cindy did you find the heat mats? Its also called a Lecto heat mat.

LA

 

[Thule's Mom]

I'm in awe! Total and complete awe of the lot of you! I visited a breeder friend this weekend with 6 - 2 week old newf pups....I wouldn't sleep for at least 10 weeks.... those N-Net police would have to come for me too!

Yep! you guys walk on water!!!!

 

[NewfMom]

I can't do it now but someday I'd love to go help with a new litter. I don't ever want to breed but I think it would be amazing to be around all those tiny new babies.

 

[Ginny]

I tried wrapping Sugar's tail with vet wrap when she whelped one of her litters, it came off before the second pup was born. Is there a secret to getting it to stay. It just slipped right down off her tail. Didn't unravel.

I agree with Lou Ann, you're not wrapping it tightly enough. Don't worry that you're getting it too tight. The amount of tail hair won't allow that.

 

[dee]

You can also wrap like you would a horse's tail--flip a bit of hair up and over a layer as you wrap and this will prevent the vet wrap from slipping.

 

[Capri]

Just an update (from Facebook): Minnie's had 6 pups so far. Will let Zoe come and update you on the progress..!

 

[mulenag]

Sheep do have tails! Most are docked when the lambs are still very young, so many people don't get the chance to see lambie tails.

 

[Pipelineozzy]

just an update (from facebook): Minnie's had 6 pups so far. Will let zoe come and update you on the progress..!

yay!!

 

[Melissakins]

Can't wait to see pics.

 

[Summer Skies]

I read this entire post string without stopping. I'm totally amazed and humbled. But then I'm also humbled every time I see a colt or a filly stand on those wobbly legs. Birth is just amazing.
Congratulations!