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Whether rearing orphan or triplet lambs that have been neglected by their mother, or bringing in lambs onto your property, rearing lambs can be a fun and rewarding experience for all and is a great way to increase flock size on a lifestyle property. Treat them like babies and you can save money by not needing a sheep dog because your flock will come by name when you call them or rattle a feed bucket. Ewe lambs are good to buy if you want to build up a flock, ram lambs are often castrated with a rubber band if destined for eating. Below are some important things to consider when rearing lambs.
ColostrumYour job will be much easier if lambs have received lots of high quality colostrum soon after being born so if buying lambs ask about their first day and try to buy strong healthy lambs.
HousingHousing can have a huge impact on lamb health. Young lambs benefit from shelter and can suffer if housing is unsuitable. Pneumonia is generally a man-made disease caused by poor housing.
Milk Feeding
Hard Feeding (sometimes called ‘concentrates’ ‘meal’ or ‘pellets’)
Weaning
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