Shetland sheep have changed my life and touched my heart. They have brought me joy, adventure and serenity. Follow along as I live each day influenced by memories of my mighty flock of mini sheep ~ aided and abetted by "Bellamica", the English Shepherd,"Sable", my livestock guardian dog and "Hero" the rescue dog that stole my heart! You'll also meet many of the homeless dogs that I rescue and rehome as part of Bluff Country Canine Rescue.
Well, when I left the pasture about 130pm, no one looked to be in labor, but Alice was eating like crazy! Destiny is a WIDE load... I couldn't believe how much wider she's gotten in the 2 weeks since I was last down. I copped a quick feel under Chance and found a small bag.... she was rediculously friendly today! Poor Dazzle never had a chance to get close to me! Pictures on my blog later.
I am always thrilled when my girls have their lambs while I'm away or asleep. There's nothing better than walking out to the barn and finding a happy Mama sheep with her two, clean, dry, well fed lambs. THAT's one of the reasons I love Shetlands!
I think Alice might still have a week to go. Her bag gets really engorged and it's not even close now. Then again, she does like to fool me every now and then. Tomorrow I'll post a picture that I took this morning, showing how close Alice's tummy is to the ground...
I wish THIS katie was there too! I hope your awful day of doctors went ok. It must have felt absolutely wonderful to be done and come home! That's the part to cling to. The worse the day, the more amazing the coming home feels; that's how i get through rough work weeks anyway. I love my Mama
She'll grace you with those lambs while you are away.... ;)
ReplyDeleteLooks like it could happen ANY minute!!
ReplyDeleteWell, when I left the pasture about 130pm, no one looked to be in labor, but Alice was eating like crazy! Destiny is a WIDE load... I couldn't believe how much wider she's gotten in the 2 weeks since I was last down. I copped a quick feel under Chance and found a small bag.... she was rediculously friendly today! Poor Dazzle never had a chance to get close to me! Pictures on my blog later.
ReplyDeleteKatie in MN
I am always thrilled when my girls have their lambs while I'm away or asleep. There's nothing better than walking out to the barn and finding a happy Mama sheep with her two, clean, dry, well fed lambs. THAT's one of the reasons I love Shetlands!
ReplyDeleteI think Alice might still have a week to go. Her bag gets really engorged and it's not even close now. Then again, she does like to fool me every now and then. Tomorrow I'll post a picture that I took this morning, showing how close Alice's tummy is to the ground...
Sorry I missed you Katie!
I wish THIS katie was there too! I hope your awful day of doctors went ok. It must have felt absolutely wonderful to be done and come home! That's the part to cling to. The worse the day, the more amazing the coming home feels; that's how i get through rough work weeks anyway. I love my Mama
ReplyDeleteOh.. Babies, I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteTell the Mama's that I remember how they feel. Hope all goes well.
PT wasn't anywhere near as bad as I'd feared. I told her, right up front, how I felt and she was VERY gentle and encouraging.
ReplyDeleteI miss you too and love you SO very much, La Mia Bella Bambina...