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22nd August 2010, 10:00 AM
#1
Bottle feeding lambs?
Now don't tell me how hard this is, what a committment etc, etc because we've agreed to do this!
But I do need some pointers....basically about everything and anything to do with rearing little sheep.
Helpful hints please.....
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22nd August 2010, 10:13 AM
#2
I found a good book at Amazon for the beginner, "Living with Sheep". It is a good overview. It's a fun read too.
http://www.amazon.com/Living-Sheep-E...2425121&sr=8-3
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22nd August 2010, 11:51 AM
#3
The teats fit standard pump/ drink bottles so don't buy special bottles.
Buy plenty of teats (from Farmlands) as they're cheap and wear out quite quickly.
If your lamb is young get him or her a cover for this time of year- I used op shop baby cardies, don't think this is necessary though.
How young is it going to be and how many? You'll need a secure patch of grass or if it's really young perhaps a space in the garage at first.
Ignore anyone who says otherwise- these are babies taken from their mothers and can chill quickly and be quite distressed.
I loved having lambs- I even got up in the night to feed them, but you can just do a last feed late and a first feed early- aw, can I come see?!
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22nd August 2010, 12:34 PM
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