Lambing is an exciting and rewarding time for sheep farmers. Using a sheep gestation calculator or sheep gestation chart gives you a better idea of when your ewes are due to lamb and be ready for the new arrivals. This can help you plan and prepare for the lambing season.
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Sheep Gestation Calculator
A sheep gestation calculator is a simple tool that allows you to enter the date when your ewe was bred and get an approximate date when she will give birth. You can use our online sheep gestation calculators below. It is easy to use and free.
To use a sheep gestation calculator, you must know the date the ewe was bred (mated). If you know the breeding date, you can enter it in the calculator and it will give you an estimated due date based on the average length of sheep gestation (147 days).
Sheep Gestation Calculator
Sheep Gestation Chart / Calendar / Table
A sheep gestation table or chart is a simple way to determine the approximate lambing date for your ewes. All you need to do is look up when your ram bred your ewe and find the corresponding due date.
A sheep gestation table or chart can be a handy tool for sheep farmers who want to plan ahead for their lambing season. You can use our free printable sheep gestation chart, calendar or table for your flock. You can also use a sheep gestation calculator that allows you to enter the breeding date and get the expected lambing date.
How long are Sheep pregnant?
Sheep have an average gestation period of 147 days, varying from 144 to 152 days.
