Lucretia's in labor

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Күн бұрын

One of the longest labors this year, Lucretia started showing signs early Friday and hadn't started hard labor until late Saturday. This makes me worried that the lamb or lambs aren't positioned correctly and that delivery might be a challenge.
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@beverleylawton6899 Ай бұрын

Phew! I was getting worried that Lucretia was going to have a traumatic delivery… Gorgeous twins! I hope you got to relax a while, after this. You are amazing!

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Aw cheers! I relaxed for about 10 minutes, which is good for me!

@rivetting77 Ай бұрын

So excited to check in every day! Thank you so much for all this extra effort. Your flock is lucky to have you!

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Thanks! That is so nice of you to say, I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

@deniseengel1451 Ай бұрын

Good to see Lucretia had her two ewes. I could see how happy that made you. Glad her lambs are doing well.

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Thanks Denise!

@megwickenden5854 Ай бұрын

Congrats to Lucretia and the little princess with eyeliner:)

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Aw isn't she dreamy? I could just watch her all day.

@senecaacresfarm5050 Ай бұрын

I raise a handful of sheep for meat, milk, and wool - and even with them keeping me busy I just can’t get enough of sheep content! Glad I found your channel 😊

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment - I'll head over and check out your channel now. Although as you know, hard to find time to watch KZfaq this time of year!!!

@cookecreeksheep Ай бұрын

Thanks for the fun lambing videos. Fun.

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the playlist!

@RosieAtHome Ай бұрын

I have been enjoying your 2024 lambing videos. I also enjoy that you present all aspects, keeping it real with the harder things you have to deal with.

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it! The only thumb down I got so far on this playlist was the rough delivery video, so was feeling a little self conscious about it, so you've made me feel better about it.

@kristiebarsugli1454 Ай бұрын

It’s so exciting to watch what’s going on everyday! ❤

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Awesome -that is exactly what I was hoping to share - how very exciting and positive this farm experience can be!

@LATHEANDLOOMPODCAST Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh we were so worried! We have tuned in with great anticipation each episode and are so relieved Lucretia and the little ewes are doing well, especially after the sad loss of the little lamb last week. Thank you so much for sharing the lambing journey with us. We look forward to lots of lamb frolics and of course all things sheep and fleece in the future. Hope you and Rich had a really evening. 🧶Cher

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Aw Cher - sorry to worry you - trying to be more transparent with problems than before, so not shielding the bad side of things anymore - not sure if its a good idea, but thought I would try it. You hit the nail on the head, the experience with Carrie really was hard on me and has affected my attitude towards the remaining deliveries. Hoping to get a good frolic taped today, so that will be a really fun video to watch

@LATHEANDLOOMPODCAST 27 күн бұрын

@@SoftShetlandWool we have loved following the journey with you Jen, and appreciate you sharing. I have consumed every skirting video so far! I love them all!!!!

@janetaldrin383 Ай бұрын

Love your ewes and lambs. We raised a few sheep when I was much younger.

@SoftShetlandWool 29 күн бұрын

Thank you! Sheep are awesome!

@BikeWaltham Ай бұрын

So many beautiful lambs. Thank you for sharing these videos & bet you go through a lot of coffee in lambing season.

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Haha thanks! Looking forward to the last lamb to arrive so I can have a nice deep nap! And yes, coffee is the drug of choice!!!

@christinesisak2015 Ай бұрын

Glad she had them before the festival! Whew! Now, go get some rest 😊❤

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Me too! Yes, will rest once fleeces are skirted! And auction is finished. And wool is delivered to CNY where I have a booth. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

@dragnflei Ай бұрын

Well done! I remember when you were trying to break 600 subs. I’m so glad there was a happy ending with Lucretia!! All the new moms and babies seem to be doing great which has to be a huge relief.

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Oh Miss Karen! - I remember your comments right from the start. I thought, "Who is this cool girl who so totally gets me? Why can't she live closer to us?". I think you inspired me to keep going to the different goals I set for the channel. I love our new girls out of ol' Lucretia - she really produces for us!

@dragnflei Ай бұрын

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@mywoolmitten Ай бұрын

Congratulations Jen! Beautiful ewe lambs (been a subscriber since the beginning I think 😉)

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Thanks Cary! Yes, I think you have been with me right from the start - I appreciate how very encouraging you are!

@andrewc.2952 Ай бұрын

I'm curious as to how old she was when she was put into breeding. I know you can wait till their a few months old, but sometimes it's best to wait till they're 10-13 months so that they've got a bigger build to them and can pass a lamb through a bit easier. The yellow is meconium, where the baby has been in the birth canal for so long that they've been able to pass waste for the first time. Sometimes their shoulder might get stuck on the way out, keeping them from being pushed out quickly. So glad everything turned out well.

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Hi Andrew - thank you for your comment - wow you know a lot about sheep! Lucretia is 4 this year, so she was 3 when we put her in the breeding group. We've gotten lambs from her before, so like you said, I think there was just something blocking progress like a shoulder or something. She is one of my favorites so I was a little more nervous than usual - just a great temperament and all around great shetland ewe.

@andrewc.2952 Ай бұрын

@@SoftShetlandWool Hi! Gosh, thank you for replying. It's funny how ewes can look younger it seems after they've had their breeding shearing done and look so tiny. Lol Believe it or not, I work in Inventory/Systems for a large company. I'm originally from Texas and dream of running away, working on a ranch and being a farmer/cowboy so growing up in that area, I've always enjoyed learning about that trade and livestock too. Keep doing your thing! I think it's so badass.

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

I was kind of in your shoes, 4 years ago I was a Dir. of Sales and Mktg and doing the farm "on the side". Then was separated from the company and decided to go full time into farming. Honestly, I wish I'd have done it sooner - in my late 50's and sometimes feel like another 20 years isn't enough for all the things I want to do with this farm! The dreaming never ends. I hope you can achieve your dream - did you dress as a cowboy for Halloween as a kid?

@pathowes32 Ай бұрын

Hi Jenn, so glad the delivery went well. Do you have sheep owners who inquire about purchasing your sheep and lambs? You can’t keep them all even though you want to😂

@SoftShetlandWool Ай бұрын

Haha Thanks Pat. Yes, in fact, I just placed 5 very friendly ewes on a farm in the finger lakes. And yes, I wish I could keep them all, every one of them has a little piece of my heart. Except the rams. I like the rams, and respect them, but don't allow myself to become attached to the rams.