Scan ewes for early multiples warning
Scanning is an essential tool in managing your ewe flock before lambing. Aim to scan the ewes 80 days after ram turnout, but in order for all pregnant sheep to be identifiable, the rams must have been removed at least 30 days prior to scanning.
The benefit of scanning ewes is to be able to identify those that are carrying twins and triplets. Triplet-bearing ewes will need supplementary feed much earlier than twin or single-bearing ewes. So identifying these 10 weeks out from lambing is critical, if their dietary requirements are to be met. With moderate quality grass silage (66% DMD), triplet-bearing ewes should start receiving 0.2kg of concentrates 10 weeks out from lambing. With good quality silage, meal feeding can be delayed by two weeks.
