Why is my sheep's udder growing after stillbirth? Is she pregnant?

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I don't know what animals you specialize in but my question is about sheep. We had our sheep give birth to twins on April 1st. Sadly since it was first lambing,and was bad for her to carry 2,they were both immature and still-born. She was never nursing or anything but her udder is still big/getting bigger after 2 months of giving birth. The ram is always in with her because we don't seperate them. Is there a chance she is pregnant so soon? I just want to make sure there is nothing wrong. Thanks. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 1 year and 5 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Most sheep are seasonal breeders and will come into heat in the fall with a spring birth, however some breeds (such as the hair breeds like Katahdin) can breed out of season, and may become pregnant in the off season, especially if she showed signs of heat and is in with a ram. However, if she wasn't actively nursing or being milked, her udders should have dried up over time. Udder development can occur if she was rebred, but I would recommend calling out a vet for a complete health check to confirm the pregnancy and make sure everything is OK.

Why is my sheep's udder growing after stillbirth? Is she pregnant?

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