Webinar: Tuesday April 19th, 2022 at 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Hands-On Workshops: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

                3 choices of days, 2 locations (choose 1)

                Saturday April 30th – CCE Extension Learning Farm – Canton, NY (St. Lawrence Cty, NY)

                Saturday May 7th – CCE Extension Learning Farm – Canton, NY (St. Lawrence Cty, NY)

                Saturday June 4th – Cornell University Teaching Barn – Ithaca, NY (Tompkins Cty, NY)

Cost:  Webinar is Free, Workshops are $10.00/person (maximum of 2 people per farm unless special arrangements are made previous to registering)

To Register: go to https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/kidding_and_lambing_SL1-2-2_127 (space limited so sign up soon)

Are you a beginner wanting to learn more about kidding and lambing or a more experienced goat or sheep owner wanting to see how other people handle the birthing season? Either way this webinar/hands-on workshop pairing is aimed at you. The lambing and kidding webinar will feature Betsy Hodge, CCE St. Lawrence, and tatiana Stanton, Cornell University. Jesse Waltemyer, Cornell Flock Manager, will join us for the hands-on workshops.  We’ll cover the basics of lambing and kidding starting with preparation and go on to cover the birthing process and what to do after the babies are born.  We’ll talk about managing the birthing season efficiently and what to do when things don’t go as planned.

The hands-on workshop will be in-person at one of two locations.  Space is limited so sign up soon.  If there are sheep lambing, we’ll watch and process the lambs. We’ll discuss barn set up, the supplies to have on hand, bottle feeding, and how to handle mal-presentations and weak newborns.  This is an excellent opportunity to consult with our flock managers and discuss your own situation.

For more information, please contact Betsy Hodge at bmf9@cornell.edu or 315-379-9192 Ext 227 or tatiana Stanton at tls7@cornell.edu or 607-229-9066 or Jesse Waltemyer at jrk272@cornell.edu