Would you make a video addressing most common reasons for stunted lambs and how to trigger a growth spurt? I have a little lady on pasture that hasn't grown in 2 mos, despite daily supplemental feed. Could it be a vitamin deficiency?
Definitely could be. In order of likelihood could be malnutrition, gut parasites, trace elements deficiencies (eg cobalt, selenium, copper), then true disease. Would want to make sure no mucky backside or pale conjunctiva, no dental issues, on good long lush pasture, give a shot of selenium b12,find if all that draws a blank with improvement, get a vet visit. Great idea for an episode thanks :)
Good I'm glad! The time when this advice falls short is when you are going into lambing with already overweight or otherwise predisposed to bearings. In that case it can be really tricky to get that balance of getting enough energy in without causing prolapses. Thats a hard one.
Yes there is many disorder seeing in pregnancy period like but pregnancy toxeamia is major metabolic disease seen in our area reason behind is not available Green fooder
It depends what else they're on. This is a a good link to break it down, if they're on a supplemented diet extension.psu.edu/feeding-the-flock. Her requirements will depend her size (eg breed) and how many lambs she is carrying. But in general we are usually looking at around 1 pound a day, starting 4-6 weeks out, but introducing very slowly over the period of 2 weeks, to prevent acidosis.
Another great video! Thanks, Sez!
Makes perfect sense!
Could you potentially do a video on how to body score sheep, especially when they're covered in wool! 😊
Great idea, can do. It might have to be a practical one...I'll have a think
Would you make a video addressing most common reasons for stunted lambs and how to trigger a growth spurt? I have a little lady on pasture that hasn't grown in 2 mos, despite daily supplemental feed. Could it be a vitamin deficiency?
Definitely could be. In order of likelihood could be malnutrition, gut parasites, trace elements deficiencies (eg cobalt, selenium, copper), then true disease. Would want to make sure no mucky backside or pale conjunctiva, no dental issues, on good long lush pasture, give a shot of selenium b12,find if all that draws a blank with improvement, get a vet visit.
Great idea for an episode thanks :)
Great information
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Thanks for sharing this information 🐑❤
Thanks for the support. Sorry for the short lag there :) had to make sure I was crossing my t's
Very informative. Would this apply to goats also?
awesome advice thank you
Good I'm glad! The time when this advice falls short is when you are going into lambing with already overweight or otherwise predisposed to bearings. In that case it can be really tricky to get that balance of getting enough energy in without causing prolapses. Thats a hard one.
This video was very helpful but what type of pellets would you feed the ewe?
Yes there is many disorder seeing in pregnancy period like but pregnancy toxeamia is major metabolic disease seen in our area reason behind is not available Green fooder
How much corn should I feed my pregnant ewes
It depends what else they're on. This is a a good link to break it down, if they're on a supplemented diet extension.psu.edu/feeding-the-flock. Her requirements will depend her size (eg breed) and how many lambs she is carrying. But in general we are usually looking at around 1 pound a day, starting 4-6 weeks out, but introducing very slowly over the period of 2 weeks, to prevent acidosis.