Demeter Update - Worried

Jan 24, 2009 19:03

We're concerned about Demeter - the dexamethasone (not the treatment of choice, but deemed necessary to save Demeter) is very likely to cause her to abort, although we're hoping it works out otherwise.

We think it's way too early for the lambs to make it; they can only be a day or so earlier than 145 days, and she's probably somewhere between 130 and 140 days (best guess, no documentation).  traderjack  just checked on her and said she is standing in the corner of the pen pawing at the ground, a behavior that frequently indicates labor is underway.  We'll check on her again soon.

I guess a live ewe and no lambs beats dead ewe and no lambs, which was the alternative.

Healing energy, candles, and prayers are welcome.

lambs, toxemia, sheep, demeter

Previous post Next post
Up