[Julia Mary]

I won't post anymore, but thanks for those of you who didn't act like we were stupid. No thanks to those of you who were rude.

 

[BadOregon]

Males of all species have nipples. If there is a "flap" between them, it is probably male. Perhaps their testicles just have not descended yet.
What is underneath the tails? If there is no "slit" below then anus, they are probably male.

 

[muleskinner2]

God help us. Where do they pee? If you are looking close enough to see the tiny nipples, cast your gaze a little higher. One hole, or two?

 

[Texas23]

There are multiple factors to consider when determining gender……I find it best to wait until the lambs are a bit older, so the lamb itself can decide it’s own gender rather than you assigning it. At about 6 months old, if you listen closely you’ll also be able to determine the lambs’ preferred pronoun(s).
🤷‍♂️😉🤷‍♂️

 

[Alice In TX/MO]

Watching how the lambs posture their bodies for urinating. Simple.

I will say that I had a goat kid who presented as a female, but had no INTERNAL female organs. She acted somewhat bucky, but had no boy bits.

 

[Vineland]

Really? Two holes in back its a female. If only one its a male.

 

[Alice In TX/MO]

Or not.

 

[farmerDale]

Lift the tail. Look at the bum.

 

[muleskinner2]

I won't post anymore, but thanks for those of you who didn't act like we were stupid. No thanks to those of you who were rude.

So, did you ever figure out which sex the goats were?

 

[Vineland]

 

[Vineland]

It amazes me how people will not spend the time or money to purchase books to research a subject but will jump on a forum and ask a newbie question. Maybe you shouldn't be raising sheep? The last place to look for correct data is a forum. A forum is primarily nothing but a bunch of opinions. Spend $20 bucks and buy a book. What are you going to do when you have a real problem(like a malpresentation at 3am) post on a forum? Sorry your offended. Raising animals is hard you will make mistakes. If you are serious build a library.

My rant is done. You all have my permission to hate me.

 

[Alice In TX/MO]

Ok.

 

[Vineland]

Very succinct Alice

 

[Alice In TX/MO]

Thanks.

 

[Alice In TX/MO]

Seriously, the dude (or dudette) doesn’t know us. If there’s anything the folks on this forum DO know it’s small ruminants. Several of us have decades of experience (and all the books.)

 

[muleskinner2]

I have hundreds of books. I didn't get to be this smart, on just my good looks and charm.

 

[Alice In TX/MO]

Malpresentation drawings. Goats in pics, but will apply to sheep as well. The best I have seen. For reference at 3:00 am

Goat Labor, Birth and Kid Position

Most goats can give birth without human help, but if you want to raise goats, you need to know the basics of kidding so you can help ...

www.juanmagsasaka.com

 

[Vineland]

Well, that explains all those informative answers then!

 

[Danaus29]

@Alice In TX/MO is a great source of information. And she often has a way of explaining things so even scramble-brains like me can understand them.

 

[Vineland]

Probably helps all the misinformed people on this forum. I have the ability to read and understand, however so I will not be relying on Alice's wealth of information.