Purchasing Lambs in the Spring

[Robin]

Hi,

Planning on getting a few lambs in the spring. How long after they are born can I plan on taking them ?

I will not be taking the ewes.

Just trying to get a time line.

The breeder will let me know when the lambs are coming.

Any advice for the lambs coming will ne greatly appreciated.

[coyotecreek]

Talk to the breeder and find out when they normally wean and go from there..some wean at 2-3 months..while others wait later. Ive weaned at 2 and Ive weaned at 4..I, personally, base it off of the individual lamb and how well they are progressing and growing. no earlier then 2 months, IMO.

[coyotecreek]

curious if those who wean at the four month mark often experience ram lambs attempting (and succeeding) at breeding by waiting til that age?

[coyotecreek]

I was curious..we raise registered sheep, so we do keep some lambs intact to see how they finish out, if they will make good rams or good wethers...Ive seen 3 month old rams trying to (and even succeeding) at breeding ewes, so I am always alittle wary of this fact.

I know Ive not experienced super stressed lambs weaning at even 2 months, provided they were ready..sometimes one of the older, calmer wethers can help settle anything that is more upset then normal too..a buddy of sorts.

different strokes I guess.