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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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 Posted - Mar 18 2012 : 11:29:20 AM
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Mt ewe had a lamb yesterday and she doesn't have a very big udder. And she has runny poop. She is not out with the others, just hanging out in the barn with the lamb. He is always trying to nurse. I think I might have to get him some milk in a bottle soon. I am worried about the ewe though right now. Can I give her Kaopectate? Or plain yogurt? She did pass the placenta too. She just is not acting like herself.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2012 : 1:24:32 PM
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oh kris i wish i could help you. but i am here and hoping someone will have the answer. sending hugs and a prayer. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2012 : 2:28:04 PM
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CALL A VET...it could be sooooo many differant things, and you are taking a chance on loseing her and the lamb, plus if the lamb has not gotten any colostrum, that can be a death sentence...no one on line can help , without guessing, and guessing the wrong thing would be terrible for all involved...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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crittergranny
True Blue Farmgirl
1096 Posts
Laura
Lindrith
NM
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2012 : 4:21:23 PM
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Yes I agree with Tina. I raised goats for years and yes it can be a lot of different things, but I will pray that it isn't anything too bad. It can feel so horrible when ones animals are sick. Hugs!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2012 : 5:39:24 PM
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She's fine now. Thank you.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4241 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2012 : 6:10:39 PM
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I had a heifer that calved this year, and she just kind of stood around, and didn't know what to do. Sometimes it takes a while before they get with the program. :) Took her four hours before she started taking care of the calf and talking to her. I always say animals are like people when they have babies. Some quietly give birth, some do a lot of hollering! I hope your sheep is doing well.
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Sheep Help please!
