Excessive mucus in pregnant ewe

[sheep_scout]

I recently picked up a young pregnant ewe, Dorset/Suffolk cross. She appears to be way closer to lambing than I thought, and is only 10 months old so that is a bit concerning. Very uddered up, ultrasounded by previous owners with a single.
The past few days she has had long strings of clear mucus, 4-5 inches long. This morning she also had a bit of white mucus. She has definitely not been in labor yet, I have been checking her and my other heavily bred ewes every 3-4 hours.

Is this in any way concerning? I’ve had goats, sheep and cows for many years and never have seen one have this much mucus without being in labor.

 

[SageHill]

If all else seems normal I wouldn't worry.

 

[sheep_scout]

Thank you for your reply, I figured I was overthinking it! I’m just surprised she has so much, and probably more that I don’t see.

 

[farmerjan]

We have cows that will pass the mucous plug and have discharge for as much as a couple weeks before calving.. don't see why a sheep would not do the same although have never noticed our ewes having a pronounced discharge...

 

[Ridgetop]

Had it happen and drove myself crazy waiting for week while she just laid there and sneered at me.lol

 

[Mini Horses]

😋 they live to make you crazy!! 🤣🤣

 

[sheep_scout]

Had it happen and drove myself crazy waiting for week while she just laid there and sneered at me.lol

Ewe code! 😅 Not having a due date is driving me crazy. But, my other ewe is on day 148 and also driving me just as crazy checking for signs. Either way you can’t win!

 

[Baymule]

I have 4 due today, yesterday and day before yesterday. Today is Easter. They should present me with lambs when I go out in the morning. If they don’t, they are going to get a very stern lecture!

 

[sheep_scout]

My girl on day 149 is isolating herself this morning. She tricked me a few days ago so she better not be lying this time! I already put in the order for Easter babies.

 

[Baymule]

I have a ewe named Easter, born last year on Easter morning!