The Poultry Keeper

debcat · 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 Shocked

Loudmouth Schnook · 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...

fairislefaerie · Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 542

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

rubychik · Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject:

anyone want any help? Very Happy

Itsybitsy · Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Posts: 1360 Location: Leicestershire

I get the best deal out of lambing Laughing

I get to see all the lambs first. Applause

Itsybitsy

debcat · Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:02 pm Post subject:

I need to find another lamb now Rolling Eyes

he's been with his mum for 5 days and he's not happy on his own Confused

Spana · Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2133 Location: North Cornwall

Will think of you as I get into bed Laughing

debcat · Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:16 pm Post subject:

NannyP · Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:24 pm Post subject:

It sounds bloody awful, why on earth are you doing it?
Confused

I know, I know, you have no choice now...but remind me, what is the up side of all this sleep deprevation Rolling Eyes

mojo · Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject:

helping bring new life into the world MUST be worthwhile

debcat · 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 Very Happy

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 Twisted Evil

16 is way too many

CP · 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! Rolling Eyes

Old Man of the 80's · Joined: 22 Apr 2006 Posts: 305 Location: Wittering, UK

What a great excuse for a "holiday". I'll bet Lewis looks lovely at this time of year.

One day.....

debcat · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:04 pm Post subject:

it's been like summer today Very Happy

and not a single ewe has lambed Confused

I've got a friend for Fred now a day old suffolk X girl

milkmaid · Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 7165 Location: isle of lewis

oh no not a friend for trudie woo Wink

and my offer is still there but donald will have to have them back Wink