I read somewhere that a lamb can't live on hay and grain alone until 10 weeks of age. But I have had a lamb or two that wouldn't drink much milk from a bottle and the only problem I have found is that they just don't grow very well. They tend to get the scoots and need pepto because the grain and the alfalfa is so rich. When bottle feeding though I think that holding and cuddling lambs alot gets them to trust you and begin drinking more milk sooner. Just a thought. Nancy - Mossyspringsranch
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