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I have an old skinny ewe who gave birth to twins 1 months ago. One did not last the night and the other is growing well. The ewe however, does not look good. Truthfully, I shouldn't have let her breed. I was shocked a few weeks ago when I sheared her and realised just how skinny she is. She also developed a bottle neck so I fed wormed her with Ivermectin and that is almost gone now. She also appears to have trouble eating. She's not very strong anymore and I believe it is time to put dear old Gertie down. I am separating out her and her baby twice a day to feed them extra. The baby is eating grain and hay well.
I feel like an idiot for letting Gertie breed this year. She's always been so strong and a wonderful mother to all the lambs (not just her own). She made a stunning ram last year. It's her time to go.
What is the earliest time that it is safe to wean the lamb? So far all my lambs have weaned themselves. How is the best way to wean him?
Thanks in advance.
I feel like an idiot for letting Gertie breed this year. She's always been so strong and a wonderful mother to all the lambs (not just her own). She made a stunning ram last year. It's her time to go.
What is the earliest time that it is safe to wean the lamb? So far all my lambs have weaned themselves. How is the best way to wean him?
Thanks in advance.