Thanks Carol. I have a few extra things to add for consideration. I know that
I won't have a definitive answer but I want to throw some of this out there.
This is the first time I've ever castrated. I have a very small flock - five
ewes. I have grown tired of separating the ram lambs from
I do have one mom with triplets who has been a little pushier than I'd like.
When I found the lamb he was curled up against the hay feeding station. Those
greedy moms could easily have squashed him. I need to pick axe open a frozen
gate that will separate the flock. My next two ewes to go
I know that death is a part of having animals but this is killing me
nonetheless. One of my wee lambs is in the house being warmed up by hot towels
and a heating pad. I found him in a lifeless heap this morning barely
breathing.
I am now reliving the last 24 hours and chastising myself for
Wow! Great video! I only have one adult ram and he occasionally takes a cheap
run at me. He's a bottle baby and all I have to do is take his collar and its
over. Such power and force with your rams. I can't believe how the one fella
got knocked over like that! You must've felt helpless
Thank you for this post, Cathy! Are you using food grade DE or an agricultural
grade from the feed store? I know that DE is supposed to be wonderful but
there are no food grade dealers around me. How much do you use? What does the
apple cider vinegar do? What is the Garlic Barrier?
I
Today my sheep friend came by again to take a look at my girls, hear my
concerns, and allay my fears. Here's the poop:
The Katahdin sheep are not ready to go yet by looking at their udders - they
have a way to go. The ewe who is prolapsing mildly appears to have multiples by
their estimation.
One of my ewes got into too much lamb text this fall. I was worried she was
going to bloat. One of the symptoms associated with acidosis is limping which
is caused by inflamed laminae (sp?). The vet recommended that I soak her sore
foot in ice old water. If she continues limping maybe this
what is Lamb Text?
That is what they call creep feed here - at the feed store that is how you ask
for it. It's a mix of pellets and grains. I think it's a bizarre way of
naming it - but that is what it is.
Natasha
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On 2012-03-07, at 8:45 AM, Carol J. Elkins celk...@awrittenword.com wrote:
I'd never heard of this term either (thanks for asking, Michael!). I Googled
and think it may originate from Lamb Textured Feed. See
