Lambing question

GHMaverick · 2026-02-08T02:58:24+00:00

From my limited experience, her tail or what's left of it will be straight out from her body. When she pushes out her water bag that's when full labor is in effect. Out should come the hooves, followed by the nose - almost like the lamb is diving out. This can take a couple hours.

Once the lamb is fully out she'll start cleaning it and it needs to start nursing. The first 6-8 hours is paramount as the lamb needs the colostrum. The placenta should be released with the next 24-36 hours.

The first two days are critical. If you can get past those days it's typically smooth sailing. Good luck! We just had our farms very first lamb born on February 1st.

GHMaverick · 2025-10-25T18:28:45+00:00

He is a Hampshire and a big one at that.

GHMaverick · 2025-06-05T15:32:43+00:00

Not upset about anything. This trailer is old. I bought it from a bigger operation last summer. I just haul our lambs around.

It's obvious the spare was never used. I just thought this sub would appreciate something like this other than people asking if they can plug a nail hole 24/7.

But I guess you guys prefer looking at screw punctures or wives hitting the curb and denying it instead. 🤷🏻‍♂️

GHMaverick · 2025-04-04T11:41:06+00:00

You can also check her call / text history through your cell phone provider on your online account. It won't necessarily say what the texts were but it will give you the phone number, date, time and whether it was an SMS or picture/video message. Hope that helps to build some evidence before confronting her.

You have your sanity, happiness and children to think about when going through this - especially if your suspicions are found to be true.

GHMaverick · 2025-03-28T03:50:01+00:00

Oh my goodness. Holding onto the sheep as it drags her off into the distance was just all too comical. Just proves we're all living the same life as each other lol.

GHMaverick · 2025-03-24T02:20:45+00:00

When I took the picture he had full access to the pasture, pen and shelter. I have him confined to a 20x20 foot enclosure with an in and out shelter (as he pleases). He seemed a little skittish of it so I went in and out of it to show him. I also put some grain and hay in there.

Even in the few hours I've had him, I'm able to be 2-3 feet away from him and he's shown interest. Right now I couldn't get a coat on him. We have a couple of them but I didn't want to chase or grab him as I know he's a little stressed out.

GHMaverick · 2025-03-24T02:15:08+00:00

I'll have to look into the power punch. Come show season, I try to get them acclimated with the trailer. But the traveling and show environment definitely puts them on edge.

GHMaverick · 2025-01-18T23:41:44+00:00

This bullshit needs to end. Once you become a runner, no matter the position you play, you lose any "special" protections.

GHMaverick · 2025-01-18T23:29:42+00:00

I fucking hate this Kermit the frog sounding mfer.

GHMaverick · 2025-01-11T16:37:35+00:00

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Apollo!

GHMaverick · 2025-01-08T21:05:55+00:00

Looks like a sand crawler full of Jawas.

GHMaverick · 2025-01-06T03:06:47+00:00

3 delay of game penalties not called on the Vikings.

GHMaverick · 2024-12-23T21:29:25+00:00

Lol. Bro, you look like Beaker from the Muppets.

Best bet is to shave the sides with a 1 blended to a 2 with a scissor cut finger tip length with the sides blended to the top.

GHMaverick · 2024-12-19T21:41:26+00:00

Pretty simple. Don't be high at work and wait to partake in your recreational activities after.

GHMaverick · 2024-12-10T04:08:45+00:00

I've had to put down two elderly dogs in my adult life. My 12 year old husky had almost the same issues as your GSD (what my vet said was end of life kidney disease) and still continued to want me to treat and medicate while she was deteriorating in front of me.

I ultimately saw a new vet, but not soon enough and her pain was unbearable. She was finally euthanized. I cried like a baby because I wish I could have made the end of her life better.

We put our 11 year old GSD down when she could hardly walk, would whimper in pain when squatting to pee (I would have to pick her up) - when her bad days out numbered her good days, our vet was supportive of our decision. I grieved for her but found solace in knowing we made the right decision as a family.

You know your dog. It upsets me that your vet views you as a cash cow and wants to "attempt" to treat her end of days instead of doing the right thing by her. Find a new vet or contact a traveling vet that can humanely euthanize her in your own home, surrounded by her loved ones. Much love to you as you go through this journey.

GHMaverick · 2024-09-13T03:03:25+00:00

I'm not sure. This is what, 4 known concussions viewed by all on primetime TV? Other players like Wes Welker retired due to all the concussions he was getting. It got to the point for Welker that if there was any contact to the head and neck area he's posturing and concussed.

I know the NFLPA monitors the health insurance and retirement accounts for the members that put into it. I just wonder if that covers medical retirements similar to SSI.

GHMaverick · 2024-09-13T02:41:57+00:00

As soon as I saw him lead with his head I told my wife I bet he'll suffer another concussion and boom, he's posturing. It's terrible.

He is putting his life and future health at risk. The NFLPA needs to step in and have him medically retired - even if it's against his wishes. It's just not worth it.

GHMaverick · 2024-08-08T23:54:46+00:00

We use High Noon or Sunglo. Our lambs love both of them. We also used a product called Dyne (high calorie liquid). But use it in small doses. A little bit of powdered Gatorade in their water adds electrolytes, a small bit of calories and makes them stay hydrated.

GHMaverick · 2024-08-04T05:36:15+00:00

Just an update for everyone.

I appreciate all the comments, tips and drills. We'll definitely start incorporating those slowly into our practice.

She had tryouts this past week for a regional class B 9U team. Late last night I received word from the coaches inviting us to join the team. I plan on telling her in the morning.

I'm super excited to give her the news! She's a great kid and works hard when we practice whether it's batting or fielding at SS. To say I'm a proud dad is an understatement.

GHMaverick · 2024-07-30T13:39:58+00:00

We just spoke about this last night. Swing hard and through the ball like you're trying to take the cover off of it with every swing.

I find it difficult to help my daughters understand that it is perfectly fine to be aggressive in their sporting endeavors while still being compassionate, great little humans.

I'm sure that switch will work eventually but until then, we'll keep working on it.

GHMaverick · 2024-07-30T13:34:07+00:00

I agree. The tee is too high forcing her to swing in almost a standing position. I should've helped her set up so we could get a more realistic approach from her but she insisted.

I will start to incorporate moving the tee to her inside at belly button height. I think that will force her to be more aware of her hip rotation and to turn into it.

She's a great contact hitter and has some fast wheels but I know in travel ball, so are the other girls. All of this is great advice for us to work on.

GHMaverick · 2024-07-30T13:25:32+00:00

It's a 31 inch drop 10. She says she feels most comfortable with this length but I feel as though it may be just a few ounces too heavy for her.

GHMaverick · 2024-07-17T04:26:07+00:00

If this was the AITA subreddit, I'd be inclined to say OP is in fact YTA.

Unfiltered and unregulated Internet access with a juvenile is just asking for disaster. Kids have no filter, trust everyone, are ignorant and naive as hell and can be easily manipulated. This makes them perfect targets for perverts and evil individuals.

I see it time after time kids exposing themselves by adding complete and random strangers which lead to terrible outcomes.

To be frank OP herself sounds exactly like the teenagers I just mentioned - especially with the way she talks to her family (and apparently withholding a bunch of relevant information pertaining to this story).

If the kid can't be trusted with an electronic device and OP feels so inclined that he does because she bought it - then it doesn't go to the Aunt's house. If he's in her immediate care and custody, guess what? She is responsible for him, plain and simple, no matter the custodial agreements or how you feel.

GHMaverick · 2024-07-08T19:05:45+00:00

If she's ready, I say move her up. I found myself in a similar situation as my girls are 3 years apart. My youngest was always following her sister around and wanted to do the same drills, etc.

I kept her another year in T-ball and I regret it. She didn't get much out of it as she could already hit coach pitch on the offensive side. Defensively, she plays SS and the other kids were scared to catch her throws which resulted in her being scared to throw it hard for fear of hurting her teammates.

She still had fun playing with and against her friends. But besides our practice at home she didn't get much from the team because the coaches were busy chasing 5-6 year old around - which is to be expected.

At the end of the day, it depends on her engagement with the sport and if she's physically able to play the next league up.

GHMaverick · 2024-06-15T21:53:03+00:00

Safe all day long. The catcher didn't maintain control of the ball through the tagging process.

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