[Jacob-list] Woolovers

[Linda]

Are you talking about using coats on your ewes?  Before lambing?  It's the lamb you need to keep warm, not the ewe. Some shepherds recommend shearing the ewe before lambing so that she will more sensitive to the temperatures and seek shelter.  

Linda
 
www.patchworkfibers.com
Registered Jacob Sheep, Angora Rabbits, Handspun Yarn





> All,

>

>

> I bought some Woolovers from the Sheepman catalog in MD.  They are

> felted wool blankets and were invented in New Zealand about ten

> years ago and there are studies backing up their effectiveness in

> nasty weather.  I worry because my girls aren’t confined to the

> barn (although they stay in when it snows hard) and could lamb

> where they want and my husband and I have full-time jobs.  Just

> want to improve the odds when they lamb starting in mid-Feb.  

> Thanks for all the feedback!!  I especially liked cheryl’s website-

> very nice!

>

>

> Beryl Schwartz  

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