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My 4 week old lamb has developed an aural hematoma. We're not entirely sure how he got it. My husband drained it last night, but today it has returned. I understand that it will probably clot and stay lumpy without intervention but I'm not sure whether to continue draining it or just leave it be...

When do lambs drop their umbilical cords? I have a 15 day old bottle lamb with a very stuck-on umbilical cord. When will he lose it? Thanks!!

I adopted a newborn orphan lamb from an abattoir. I can't get the employee who slipped him to me in trouble because they're meant to kill them so I can't ask at the source but I'm curious just for myself to know what breed of lamb I have. My research indicates he might be a Merino. The employee...

My 6 day old bottle lamb is shuddering a lot. Like with every breath his head and whole body shudder - even when asleep. This happens on and off throughout the day. I know they shiver to regulate their body temperature but this is very different - it's more "violent". What could be wrong? This...

Hi there, I'm hoping to get some advice about an orphaned lamb I've taken on. I've never raised a lamb. I have no other sheep. I rescued him from an abattoir where he was born. His mother was "processed" about 8 hours after his birth and he was going to be shot and thrown on the scrap heap so I...