After we finished cleaning out the shed today (spring cleaning - wow! do we have quite a pile of manure now! *grin*) I noticed that my ewe was panting. She did not seem to be in any distress, she was eating and drinking and walking and baa-ing like normal. But she was breathing quite heavily and fast...panting, but with her mouth closed - through her nostrils. It's 73 degrees today - the first time it's been over 60 since last fall. A beautiful day, but certainly not one to make animals *hot*...At least *I* wouldn't think so...
Granted, I've only had her since January, but I've never seen her do this before. Is it normal? Is it a sign of stress? Should I be concerned? It was just weird...
Oh - her lambs seemed fine, playing in the fresh straw and breathing normally.
Sarah
Granted, I've only had her since January, but I've never seen her do this before. Is it normal? Is it a sign of stress? Should I be concerned? It was just weird...
Oh - her lambs seemed fine, playing in the fresh straw and breathing normally.
Sarah