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  • Shepherds Guide to Lambing

    Ebook A Shepherd’s Guide to Lambing Season

    Understanding the natural processes of labor and delivery.

     

    As a shepherd, lambing season can be one of the most stressful times of the year, but it doesn’t have to be. Understanding the natural process of labor and delivery, and learning how to recognize the different stages of labor, takes much of the stress out of lambing.  A Shepherd’s Guide to Lambing Season will give you the knowledge you need so that you can recognize what stage of labor your ewe is in, as well as recognize when a ewe is in distress.

    Through this ebook, you will learn:

    • how to identify each stage of labor based on both physical and behavioral symptoms
    • how to recognize a difficult lambing
    • when to assist a laboring ewe

    I taught natural childbirth classes for 10 years. In my course, I taught my couples how to recognize the stages of labor and to work with their bodies to allow labor to take place. My class empowered these couples to have the birth outcomes they desired. I purchased sheep during the final years of my teaching childbirth classes. I noticed that my ewes perfectly demonstrated the very principles that I taught the couples in my class.

    This ebook is a compilation of my most popular posts from my blog, Living with Gotlands,  that I have written about labor and delivery in my flock. This ebook keeps you from having to search through my blog for the post that you need. I also included a few extra bonuses for you!

    Bonus: Lambing  Positions Chart

    This hand drawn chart shows various lamb presentation positions which shepherds can sometimes encounter.

    Bonus: Assisting Weak Lambs

    I have included a special recipe given to me by a shepherd friend Theresa Walker at Great Bay Wool Works for boosting weak lambs.

    Bonus: Lambing System Essentials Chart

    When planning your lambing system for your farm, there are certain essential features that you will want to keep in mind. This chart lists the factors to consider when preparing your lambing management system.


    The information in these posts will leave you feeling more confident about understanding the birthing process during lambing season. Knowledge empowers you to make the right decisions in the moment. Often, it is our lack of knowledge that leads us to over react or to not provide intervention when needed. Knowledge and observation will be your best tool in your lambing kit.

    Don’t find yourself faced with another lambing season without feeling confident and without a full understanding of the stages of labor and delivery. The information you are about to read has been my guiding light through many lambing seasons. It has saved me from calling in assistance when I just simply did not understand what was happening and it has saved ewes lives because through observation and a sense of understanding, I was able to intervene when needed.  

    $8.99
  • keeping lambs warm

    Ebook Keeping Lambs Warm

    Recognizing When A Lamb Is Cold & Knowing What To Do

     

    Shepherding lambs comes with its own set of challenges. When lambs get chilled they lose energy quickly which can start a downward spiral.  Keeping Lambs Warm will give you the knowledge you need so that you can recognize if your lamb is cold and how to deal with it.

    Through this ebook, you will learn:

    $5.99
  • Livestock Guardian Animals

    Ebook Livestock Guardians

    Livestock Guardians

    As a shepherd, nothing can be more devastating than losing sheep to predators. 

    Through this ebook, you will learn:

    • how to determine if you have a predator problem
    • how to determine which type of livestock guardian animal to purchase
    • the different characteristics of three different kinds of livestock guards, llamas, livestock guardian dogs, and donkeys

     

    This ebook is a compilation of a series of blog posts with guest contributors who have extensive experience with livestock guardian animals from my blog, Living with Gotlands. This ebook keeps you from having to search through my blog for the post that you need. You will learn:

    How each animal protects the livestock

    Each guardian animal works differently and it is important that you understand how they work in order to choose the right guard for your farm.

    The personalities of each guardian animal 

    As with people, guardian animals come in many different personalities. This ebook will help you learn about three different guardians.

    Questions to ask before purchasing your guard

    You are provided with questions and thoughts to consider for each guardian animal to help you choose the correct guard for your flock.


    Q & A

    Does this ebook favor one type of animal over another?

    No, this ebook does not favor one livestock guardian over another.

    Does this book tell you which livestock guardian to purchase?

    No, this book gives you information about three types of livestock guardian animals so that you can make an informed decision yourself.

    What animals are covered in this book?

    This ebook discusses the llamas, livestock guardian dogs, and donkeys.

     

    The information in this 30 page ebook will help you make an informed decision about whether or not you need a livestock guardian and what type to purchase. Purchasing a guard needs to be taken seriously. The guardian is only effective if it fits in your situation and predator load. Make a wise choice. 

    The good news is that once you purchase our ebook, we will add you to our email list in order to notify you of any new ebooks that come out or workshops on the farm related to farming! If you do not want to be added to our email list, simply indicate that in the comments at check out. (Your email is safe with us! We keep our email list confidential!)


    Disclaimer:

    This ebook is not intended as a substitute for veterinary advice. It is for educational and informative purposes only. The reader should take full responsibility for the care of their livestock and regularly consult a vet in matters relating to the health and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or veterinary  attention.

    $7.99