[Jacob-list] Re: Jacob-list Digest, Vol 17, Issue 21

[Melody]

I have noticed that some of my ewes will do the nose in the corner thing 
when they are going into labor.  I wonder if the walls extending back on 
either side of their field of vision make them feel safer when they are sick 
or stressed and feeling vulnerable?
Melody


> Hi Group ,
>   Someone mentioned the " nose in the corner "phenomenon . I take it that
> that is a sign of distress. I once adopted an old angora ewe that had
> been badly neglected . She nosed in the corner all the way home and for
> the first few days . It felt like resignation to her fate to me , i"m
> sure she thought this would be her last ride . Donna
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