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Hormones

Posted on September 14, 2011


The ewes are getting feisty and the rams are banging foreheads – sure signs of increased hormones.

In the spring, the females are “anoestrus”, i.e. they do not ovulate. About 6 to 8 weeks after the summer solstice as the days get shorter, the cycles start again. They cycle every 16 to 18 days, and are fertile for about one day each time.

The rams meanwhile, have been building up strength all spring and summer. Their hormones too are preparing them for breeding season. Purebred rams are chosen for their breed characteristics to produce great lambs on pasture. Of course healthy happy sheep also produce high quality wool. Our wool products are available online and at the Wool Shed at the farm.

Gestation takes 4 months, three weeks and four days … approximately. Since we want our ewes to start lambing in early May, once the pastures are greening, the rams will go into the flock groupings on a selected date in December.

Meanwhile, the cooler weather adds to their bounce too.

The ewes are getting feisty and the rams are banging foreheads – sure signs of increased hormones.

In the spring, the females are “anoestrus”, i.e. they do not ovulate. About 6 to 8 weeks after the summer solstice as the days get shorter, the cycles start again. They cycle every 16 to 18 days, and are fertile for about one day each time.

The rams meanwhile, have been building up strength all spring and summer. Their hormones too are preparing them for breeding season.

Gestation takes 4 months, three weeks and four days … approximately. Since we want our ewes to start lambing in early May, once the pastures are greening, the rams will go into the flock groupings on a selected date in December.

Meanwhile, the cooler weather adds to their bounce too.

 

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