The countdown has begun

Anticipation. That is what comes to mind thinking about the next few weeks. I need to begin the process of preparation for the lambs we are expecting. What does one need to do?

First of all, I have gone through all the lambing supplies making sure medications and milk replacer ( which I hope we don't need) are up to date, have an adequate supply of veterinary supplies for injections for vaccines and emergency supplies, too. I do not like to play doctor but it is necessary or the cost of keeping these animals could become prohibitive.

I think I have the supplies up to date. Tomorrow I need to update the ewe's for their vaccinations so the lambs will benefit from the booster. I may call it quits at that since more handling is harder on the ewes as time goes on.

The estimated arrival time will be near the beginning of the second week of March. That's when the more frequent barn checks begin and the anticipation of action are in the forefront of thought with each check-up.