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By Dr. Rodney Kott & Dr. Lisa Surber, Montana State University

Ewes Biological Cycle:

• Breeding (Flushing-2 wks prior to turning out bucks and breeding-generally 2 estrous cycles or about 34 days)
• Gestation/Pregnancy (138 to 159 days-147 day average)
  • Early (first 15 wks)
  • Late (last 6 wks)

     

• Lactation
  • Early (first 6-8 wks; peak milk production is at 3 wks)
  • Late (last 4-6 wks; in most cases after 10 to 14 wks lactation ewes are for all practical purposes dry)

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