During the days when Zhou Ziwen was preparing to go home, a happy event happened in his family.
That day, Zhou Ziwen came to the chicken coop in the backyard.
In the chicken coop, there is an area specifically designated for goats.
A few months ago, the goats at home got pregnant shortly after mating, and now it's time for them to give birth.
Zhou Ziwen came to the chicken coop in the backyard and his eyes were immediately attracted by the goats in the corner.
The female goat was lying on the haystack at this time, with her belly bulging high. Her eyes revealed a little anxiety and fatigue, and her mouth made a slight "baa" sound from time to time.
Zhou Ziwen squatted down gently and observed the condition of the goat carefully.
He first reached out and gently stroked the goat's head, trying to calm it down, whispering, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, it will be fine soon."
After a while, the female goat began to exert force, her body trembled slightly, and her hind legs kicked the ground unconsciously.
Zhou Ziwen knew that the lamb was about to be born, so he quickly stood up, washed his hands, and prepared clean towels, scissors and other delivery tools.
He carefully placed his hand on the goat's abdomen, gently feeling the lamb's movements, silently calculating the lamb's position and the timing of its birth.
As the goat exerted force, the hoof of a lamb gradually emerged.
Zhou Ziwen calmly guided the lamb's birth. His hands held the lamb's body firmly, and he gently pulled it out in rhythm with the goat's exertion.
"Come on, come on." Zhou Ziwen encouraged the goat softly.
Finally, accompanied by a crisp "baa" sound, a wet lamb was born safely.
Zhou Ziwen quickly wiped the lamb's body with a clean towel, clearing the mucus from its mouth and nose to ensure that it could breathe smoothly.
However, before Zhou Ziwen could breathe a sigh of relief, he discovered that the female goat seemed to be showing signs of giving birth.
Sure enough, not long after, the mother goat started to push again, and the hooves of the second lamb slowly appeared.
However, the production process this time was not smooth.
The lamb's body seemed to be stuck, and the mother goat struggled in pain, and her cries became rapid and loud.
But this is not a big deal for Zhou Ziwen.
In no time, he made sure the second lamb was born safely.
But that's not all. Through his observation, he found that the goat was pregnant with three lambs, which means that there was still a lamb that had not been born.
It has to be said that it is very rare for a baby to have three lambs in one litter.
Generally speaking, sheep are born in pairs or in pairs, and triplets are relatively rare.
Zhou Ziwen gave the goat a massage, and the third lamb was born safely.
After both lambs were born safely, Zhou Ziwen began to provide postpartum care for the mother goat and lambs.
He prepared warm water and nutritious food for the goat to help it replenish its strength.
He carefully examined the goat's body to ensure there were no problems such as postpartum infection.
For the lambs, he made a warm and comfortable nest for them with soft hay so that they could rest peacefully.
After Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying learned that the goat had given birth successfully, they hurried to the backyard.
When they saw the two cute lambs, their eyes were filled with surprise and love.
Chen Qiaoyi squatted down, gently stroked the lamb's fur, and said, "They are so cute, Brother Ziwen, you are really great. You have added a new member to the family."
Chen Shiying also smiled and said, "Yes, this is a good sign, indicating that our family will get better and better."
Zhou Ziwen looked at their happy faces and his heart was filled with happiness.
He smiled and said, "I hope these two lambs can grow up healthily. When we come back next time, they should have grown up."
"Brother Ziwen, who should take care of these lambs while we are away?" Chen Qiaoyi asked with concern.
This time when they go home to visit their relatives, Zhou Chaoyang and the others will definitely leave as well.
Among these neighbors, Zhao Xiaoya is probably the only one who will not go back.
"Let's ask Xiaoya later! See if she will go back. If not, then we'll have to trouble her to help take care of it." Zhou Ziwen said.
At that moment, Zhou Ziwen went to Zhao Xiaoya's house with Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying.
Zhao Xiaoya warmly welcomed them into the house. After hearing their purpose, she smiled and said, "I'm not planning on going back this year. Don't worry, I'll take good care of these lambs. I like these little animals very much and will take good care of them."
Zhou Ziwen said gratefully, "Xiaoya, thank you so much. With your help, we feel much more at ease. We will definitely thank you when we come back."
Zhao Xiaoya waved her hand: "We are all neighbors, and it is only natural for us to help each other. You can go home and visit your family without any worries. I will take care of everything at home."
After returning home, Zhou Ziwen began to prepare enough food for the lamb.
He carefully mixed some corn kernels, soybean meal and other feed, and added some hay and fresh vegetable leaves to ensure that the lambs could get balanced nutrition.
He also specially prepared a special feeding trough and placed food in it to make it easier for the lambs to eat.
For the female goats, he prepared some concentrated feed rich in protein and minerals to help them recover their strength better.
In order to help Zhao Xiaoya take better care of the lamb, Zhou Ziwen taught her some care methods in detail.
He told Zhao Xiaoya to feed the lambs regularly and pay attention to their eating habits and mental state.
If any abnormalities are found in the lambs, such as loss of appetite, lethargy, etc., timely measures should be taken.
He also demonstrated how to clean the lambs' feces, keep the sheep pen clean and hygienic, and prevent the spread of disease.
For female goats, pay attention to their milk secretion. If the milk is insufficient, add some milk-inducing food.
In the next few days, Zhou Ziwen carefully observed the growth of the lamb every day.
He found that the lambs were getting stronger day by day. They began to run around happily in the sheepfold and play with each other.
Their fur also becomes softer and thicker, and their eyes become brighter and more lively.
Zhou Ziwen felt very happy as he watched the lambs grow.
He knew that while he was away, Zhao Xiaoya would take care of the lambs as carefully as he did.
In addition to arranging the care of the lamb, Zhou Ziwen continued to busy himself with preparing other things for returning home.
He further sorted and packed the meat and local specialties that he had prepared earlier to ensure that they would not be damaged during transportation.
He also selected some nourishing herbs to take back and give to his relatives and friends.
Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying were busy washing and sorting clothes and preparing some daily necessities needed for the journey.
After so many days of preparation, it's time to deliver the grain. (End of this chapter)
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