RE: [blackbelly] Lamb problem

[Sharfeddin, Heather]

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Are you sure its actually getting enough nourishment. Sometimes when a lamb is starving it exhibits this behavior. I would check the mother to make sure he's getting milk, and check the lamb for mouth deformities. Have you noticed whether he's putting on weight? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Buchanan Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 3:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [blackbelly] Lamb problem     I have a lamb that was born last Friday that can't seem to straighten his front legs. He is very wobbly on the front legs. He manages to keep up with his mother and we have seen him nurse many times. At high speeds he can straighten them a little, but when his mother slows down, he goes back to his knees. Will this eventually go away? Or do I need to splint his front knees or something?  Never had this happen before. I noticed a neighbor's calf do this one time and within a week it became normal. Thanks,  Chris I apologize for the jibberish showing up with my post, it doesn't show up when I read my emails from the list. Let me know if it is still doing it.