Stands shuffling her feet shyly...
12 years 7 months ago #21081
by chb
1 Horse (The Prisoner), 4 black n whites, 1 dunno, 1 Highland Cow, No Bull, 6 henny pennys, 1 lab, and the partridge has flown the coop
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[
] Hi there. New to here for posting but have often read. Figured it was time to 'fess up and take the plunge [
]. Have a horse, several cows incl Highlands, a Highland bull, and some sheep, oh and the 2 (were 3) dogs! Cat died - so did bird ...
I'm hoping someone is able to answer my question
Our 2 youngest (as in 6 week old) hand reared lambs have scaly ears. Looks like they've been sunburnt. I assume sheep can get sunburnt? If so, am I able to put anything on their ears at all? Live in Sth Canterbury so moisture in the form of rain is very foreign
:rolleyes: (except for today). Also, when am I able to wean the older lambs? They're on one feed a day, have grown well and are (we think) 2.5 months old. Haven't done pets for a few years so have forgotten it all.
Thanks for your help.


I'm hoping someone is able to answer my question


Thanks for your help.
1 Horse (The Prisoner), 4 black n whites, 1 dunno, 1 Highland Cow, No Bull, 6 henny pennys, 1 lab, and the partridge has flown the coop

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12 years 7 months ago #307291
by reggit
Take a break...while I take care of your home, your block, your pets, your stock! [
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Welcome, chb
our lambs seem to get this about the same age, I panicked the first time I saw it (the edges of their ears were also curling up a la The Flying Nun [:0]) but it seems to sort itself out over time. Every batch since have also had this, and we just leave it to disappear as they get a bit older...

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12 years 7 months ago #307315
by Leeanne
Replied by Leeanne on topic Stands shuffling her feet shyly...
HI wean lambs around 3months don't forget to vac them if not done!!
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12 years 7 months ago #307318
by kate
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Replied by kate on topic Stands shuffling her feet shyly...
Thanks for 'de-lurking' and good luck with the lambs

Cheers
Kate


Cheers
Kate
Web Goddess
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12 years 7 months ago #308089
by LongRidge
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I think that the dermititis on lambs ears might be caused by a fungus infection. I give our lambs that have it a spray with PVP Iodine, which seems to help. Be very certain that it is not Scabby Mouth/Orf, because that is transmissible to humans and is very painful.
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12 years 6 months ago #308209
by Jen - Featherston
Sometimes its not only what you say, its the way you say it that counts.
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Welcome!
Sometimes its not only what you say, its the way you say it that counts.
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