In-lamb ewes on lush grass

Username John · 29-01-2015 03:52PM #1

Hello all,

I have a field of fairly green, lush grass (its been closed up since about Oct I'd say) that I want to graze. The ewes are in-lamb, but I don't know if this makes much difference?

I have heard that sheep can get grass tetany, but have never seen it. I assume if I put in a hay feeder with a few bales, I should be ok?

Oh - I know it would be great if I could save it til after the ewes lamb, but not an option, needs to be cleaned out before 1st March.

Thanks.

eorna · 29-01-2015 04:55PM

You are right.. Be better for ewes with lambs but if it needs to be grazed, open the gate and put on the kettle.. I wouldnt bother with hay/silage as they dont need it and they wont touch it.. My only worry would b singles getting too big if they are in too good grass for a long time..

ganmo · 29-01-2015 05:15PM

Sheep do get grass tetany but they really only get it when milking

Username John · 29-01-2015 05:49PM

eorna wrote: »

You are right.. Be better for ewes with lambs but if it needs to be grazed, open the gate and put on the kettle.. I wouldnt bother with hay/silage as they dont need it and they wont touch it.. My only worry would b singles getting too big if they are in too good grass for a long time..

Its not that big a field, so 'a long time' wont be an issue

Green farmer · 30-01-2015 10:59AM

I had one die from grass tetany last year. But it was end of May time and she had twin lambs under her. If I had a hi mag bucket under her it might not of happened. I'll be sure to have one this year.

In-lamb ewes on lush grass

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