The Lambs Are Really Missing Their Moms

#farming #livestock #agriculture
It time to wean the majority of our lambs. This is going to require moveing around yearlings, gates, and feeders. We’re going to try and get this done quick before the lambs figure out they are leaving mom.

[@craigpacker7171]

I envy folks who have the facilities that enable them to either move weaned lambs to a different barn or move ewes to a different barn so they can't hear each other screaming. I've never had that luxury. I'm assume it was pretty darned loud for the next few days after this.

[@BankBarnMeats]

In years past we have tried all different ways. Currently we just follow the farmers almanac for the best day to pull them and so far that has worked well for us. But they are always loudest the first day.

[@markpiersall9815]

Plastic Weaning Nose Rings eliminates separation stress and the labor to separate lambs from Mother's. Plastic Nose Weaning Rings are inexpensive, safe, effective and reusable. Give a try.
Consider installing a Screech Owl nest box. Owls eat rodents which host ticks and attract and feed pit vipers, Bobcats and Coyotes. Regards.

[@BankBarnMeats]

@@markpiersall9815 I will look into them. We go off of moon phases out the farmers almanac. This year we had to pull the about 24 hours early and the lambs were loud for just the first day. Then they were calm.