Sheep Gestation Calculator

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Sheep Gestation Calculator – Estimate Lambing Dates Accurately

🐑 Calculate Your Sheep’s Due Date in Seconds

Our free Sheep Gestation Calculator helps farmers, breeders, and pet owners predict lambing dates with precision. Simply enter the breeding date, and get instant results for:
✅ Due Date (average 147 days)
✅ Earliest & Latest Delivery Range (144–152 days)
✅ Days Remaining & Gestation Progress

📊 Why Use Our Sheep Gestation Calculator?

  1. Breed-Specific Accuracy – Gestation varies by breed (e.g., Suffolk: 146–148 days, Romanov: 142–144 days).

  2. Veterinary-Approved Formula – Based on 147-day average (range: 142–152 days).

  3. Mobile-Friendly – Works on all devices.

  4. No Registration Needed – Instant, free results.

📅 How to Calculate Sheep Gestation Period

  1. Enter Breeding Date (e.g., June 2, 2025).

  2. Get Due Date (e.g., October 27, 2025).

  3. Check Range (e.g., October 24–30, 2025).

Formula:

Lambing Date = Breeding Date + 147 Days

Example: If bred on January 3, expect lambs around May 30 .

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📅 Complete Sheep Gestation Timeline

Stage 1: Early Pregnancy (Days 1-45)

  • Embryo implantation occurs

  • Critical nutritional needs

  • Avoid stressful handling

  • Care Tip: Increase protein to 12-14% in feed

Stage 2: Mid-Gestation (Days 46-100)

  • Rapid fetal growth begins

  • Ultrasound confirmation possible

  • Care Tip: Add selenium/vitamin E supplements

Stage 3: Late Gestation (Days 101-147)

  • Lambs reach 70% of birth weight

  • Prepare lambing area

  • Care Tip: Increase feed by 30-40%

🐏 Sheep Gestation Period by Breed

BreedGestation (Days)
Suffolk146–148
Dorset144–146
Merino147–150
Romanov142–144
Crossbred144–152

🔍 FAQs

1. How long is a sheep pregnant?

  • Average: 147 days (~5 months).

  • Range: 142–152 days.

2. Can sheep deliver early?

Yes, stress, twins, or health issues may shorten gestation.

3. How many lambs per pregnancy?

  • 1–3 lambs (common).

  • Up to 5–6 in well-nourished ewes .

📢 Pro Tips for Lambing Season

✔ Monitor Ewes Closely (nesting behavior, appetite loss = labor signs).
✔ Prepare a Clean Lambing Pen (warm, dry bedding).
✔ Boost Nutrition (high-protein feed in late pregnancy) 

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