Jasmine wasn't due for a few more days but she was looking like she was carrying triplets so we were keeping an eye on her. She had no outward sign of going into labor last night. I was running late this morning so had Chloe run up to the barn to check on her. She was fine - chewing her cud. I walked up there an hour later, let the chickens out and started walking to the barn doors....looked over at the sheep and saw two lambs in the hay. A few minutes later here comes the third one, rear legs first. I started in to help but Jasmine pushed the lamb on out - no problems. This is an experienced mama! She had two ram lambs and a little ewe lamb. Being triplets, a little small and a little early, they needed some coaching in how to nurse. Jasmine just patiently stood there as her lambs, with their human coaches, finally got the hang of it.
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