The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  the madness begins Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Smallholder animals Author Message debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8261 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:58 pm    Post subject: the madness begins 7 lambed, 71 to go and i'm already sitting here with a lamb on my knee and bottles in the fridge Back to top Loudmouth Schnook Joined: 01 Nov 2005 Posts: 1586 Location: Back, Isle of Lewis Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:17 pm    Post subject: It be that time of year again..... sigh.... both crofts either side of us have started... Back to top fairislefaerie Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 542 Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:06 pm    Post subject: Im at the ready ! our ewes with twins are showing signs of impending arrivals ! just hope ive the energy to get through 3 weeks of no more than 2hrs sleep & everything else as well ! Makes me glad I had the gumption to invest in a fully auto bator ! least I wont have to worry about the next batch of eggs ! Angela Back to top rubychik Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Posts: 1355 Location: MID WALES/SHROPS BORDER Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:06 pm    Post subject: anyone want any help? Back to top Itsybitsy Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Posts: 1316 Location: Leicestershire Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:13 pm    Post subject: I get the best deal out of lambing I get to see all the lambs first. Itsybitsy Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8261 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:02 pm    Post subject: I need to find another lamb now he's been with his mum for 5 days and he's not happy on his own Back to top Spana Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2051 Location: North Cornwall Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:14 pm    Post subject: Will think of you as I get into bed Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8261 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:16 pm    Post subject: Jan wrote: Will think of you as I get into bed might see my bed in about 5 weeks Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10708 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:24 pm    Post subject: It sounds bloody awful, why on earth are you doing it? I know, I know, you have no choice now...but remind me, what is the up side of all this sleep deprevation Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 9859 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:41 pm    Post subject: helping bring new life into the world MUST be worthwhile Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8261 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:42 pm    Post subject: If I didn't do it he wouldn't stand a chance, he'd just starve! it's worth it when you see them running round the field with the other lambs having a great time and you know that it's because you've fed them and cuddled them He's curled up asleep at the minute, next feed at 12, It's like having a baby all over again, although if I end up with as many as last year I'll scream 16 is way too many Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14304 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:24 am    Post subject: I'd love to help if I were closer! Just a bit too far to commute! Back to top Old Man of the 80's Joined: 22 Apr 2006 Posts: 303 Location: Wittering, UK Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:13 pm    Post subject: What a great excuse for a "holiday". I'll bet Lewis looks lovely at this time of year. One day..... Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8261 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:04 pm    Post subject: it's been like summer today and not a single ewe has lambed I've got a friend for Fred now a day old suffolk X girl Back to top milkmaid Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 6807 Location: isle of lewis Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:28 pm    Post subject: oh no not a friend for trudie woo and my offer is still there but donald will have to have them back Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Smallholder animals All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  Next Page 1 of 8 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group