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  1. #1
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    Default 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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    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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    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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    Ask here ...



    http://www.lifestyleblock.co.nz/vforum/index.php

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