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I used to work irregular hours, and did my barn chores (feeding, etc.) whenever I got around to it ... and my animals also gave birth any time of the day or night ...
For the past 6 months, I've been working a job with regular hours, and I do chores at the same time every morning, when I get home from work.
Two weeks ago, my ewe lambed, and this morning, my doe kidded ... both were in the process of having their babies when I got home.
Coincidence, or ????
I'm almost tempted to believe that they waited until they knew help was on the way!
Wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience?
(BTW, I've heard of llamas and horses that were closely watched by owners eager to witness the birth ... only to deliver when the owner was called away momentarily!
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For the past 6 months, I've been working a job with regular hours, and I do chores at the same time every morning, when I get home from work.
Two weeks ago, my ewe lambed, and this morning, my doe kidded ... both were in the process of having their babies when I got home.
Coincidence, or ????
I'm almost tempted to believe that they waited until they knew help was on the way!
Wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience?
(BTW, I've heard of llamas and horses that were closely watched by owners eager to witness the birth ... only to deliver when the owner was called away momentarily!