Mateo
Just born
Hi,
I have an ewe who just had two lambs this afternoon at about 1pm. The first one looks great. He's up and sticking with mom. I have seen her at least attempt to drink a bunch of times today. The second lamb seems a little sluggish. He did eventually stand up. (took about 30-45 mins). I have seen him attempt to eat, although i have no idea if he's actually getting any milk. How long do I let nature run it's course before bottle feeding or giving him colostrum? He laid down about 30 minutes ago and hasn't moved since. Where as the other one laid down at the same time but was already back up and moving around when i just went out to check them.
So, how long do i wait before doing something and then what do i do? Can i just give him some colostrum replacement and leave him with mom? Once I intervene and I stuck with a house lamb?
Thanks!!!
I have an ewe who just had two lambs this afternoon at about 1pm. The first one looks great. He's up and sticking with mom. I have seen her at least attempt to drink a bunch of times today. The second lamb seems a little sluggish. He did eventually stand up. (took about 30-45 mins). I have seen him attempt to eat, although i have no idea if he's actually getting any milk. How long do I let nature run it's course before bottle feeding or giving him colostrum? He laid down about 30 minutes ago and hasn't moved since. Where as the other one laid down at the same time but was already back up and moving around when i just went out to check them.
So, how long do i wait before doing something and then what do i do? Can i just give him some colostrum replacement and leave him with mom? Once I intervene and I stuck with a house lamb?
Thanks!!!