As the lambing season approaches, the flock should be penned at night, but the ewes should not be placed into individual lambing pens before lambing. When giving birth to twins, a ewe forced to lamb in close quarters occasionally kills the first lamb born by lying on it while giving birth to the second lamb. Advantages of Shearing Prior to Lambing . Shorn ewes respond better to poor climatic conditions by seeking shelter to lamb. It is easier to spot ewes about to lamb.
Less space is required for shorn ewes.
The barn is drier because less moisture is carried in on the wool. It provides a cleaner environment for nursing lambs. In shed lambing, ewes are less likely to lie on lambs. A higher quality wool clip is obtained. The cost of crutching is eliminated.