First lamb came last night in this snow. No probs, all healthy. This morning a ewe was straining and looking very uncomfortable and a quick check revealed an ear and a foot. Quickly realised I had only the back of the head so went to try and turn it to be greeted by "that" smell which would strongly suggest the lamb is dead already. Definitely no life there so proceed to pull it out. The one leg falls off meaning I have to find the other leg and with plenty of lube and effort we finally get the thing out. Stinks. However, immediately behind it comes a large lump of something. First thoughts are it is a mummified 2nd lamb but on inspection I would have to say it is a large lump of a liver. About half the size of a sheep liver!
There is no bleeding from the ewe and she is still alive as I left her so what is that lump and where did it come from. Any ideas?
There is no bleeding from the ewe and she is still alive as I left her so what is that lump and where did it come from. Any ideas?