The lambs have now all been weaned. They are growing fast and with the abundant feed we have at the moment are doing well. I am pleased too that the ewes didn't lose condition at all this year despite leaving the lambs on them until 5 months of age. We are supplementing the lambs with some sheep pellets each day, mainly so they get used to us after being out in the big paddock with their dams. I like the sheep to be able to come when called for a bucket. Makes them so much easier to put in the yards when we need to if they will go in willingly themselves. They are shedding their first coats now too, though they don't always lose it all the first year. Photo is of the Wiltipoll lambs today. A big change from the tiny babies they were when they were born in September!
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Lambs growing up
The lambs have now all been weaned. They are growing fast and with the abundant feed we have at the moment are doing well. I am pleased too that the ewes didn't lose condition at all this year despite leaving the lambs on them until 5 months of age. We are supplementing the lambs with some sheep pellets each day, mainly so they get used to us after being out in the big paddock with their dams. I like the sheep to be able to come when called for a bucket. Makes them so much easier to put in the yards when we need to if they will go in willingly themselves. They are shedding their first coats now too, though they don't always lose it all the first year. Photo is of the Wiltipoll lambs today. A big change from the tiny babies they were when they were born in September!
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The way they shed sure is interesting.
ReplyDeleteYes, they tend to shed from the bottom up. The strip along the back is usually the last bit to shed out. Unlike some other shedding breeds like the Dorper, you never shear a Wiltipoll, even for a show. What you see is what you get.
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