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SHEEP-fed-barely-sprouting-fodders, page : 95
There are several things that can be found on a farm that have been just left lying around that can harm your sheep such as:
* Waste motor oil, disposed of carelessly
* Old crankcase oil – it has a high lead content
* Old radiator coolant or antifreeze – sheep like this, it is sweet to them!
* Orchard spray that has dripped from the tree onto the grass
* Weed spray, sheep can be attracted to this as it has a salty taste.
* Old pesticide or herbicide containers filled with rainwater.
* Most sheep insecticidal dips and sprays.
* Old car batteries, sheep like the salty taste of led oxide.
* Salt, a sheep's need has already been discussed, a large intake of salt can lead to salt poisoning.
* Empty lead buckets filled with rainwater – rainwater is soft and dissolves lead, and lead laced rainwater can kill a sheep.
*Commercial fertilizer is also very harmful. When fertilizing be careful not to spill it where the sheep can eat it. Store the bags away from the sheep, because they can nibble away at the bags, empty or full! If you use commercial fertilizer, the area must have been subjected to several irrigations or rainfall and may still not be safe unless the pasture grass is supplemented with grain and hay. Symptoms of poisoning due to fertilizer toxicity are weakness, rapid open mouthed breathing and convulsions. When this is the case a quick homemade recipe of 1 cup of vinegar (236.6 ml) per sheep as a drench can be used, but it is best to call your vet for a more effective treatment.
SHEEP FEEDING CHART
FOR GROWING SHEEP
LIVE WEIGHT IN POUNDS 50 (22.72k) 75 (34.09k) 100 (45.45k) 125 (56.81k)
* Waste motor oil, disposed of carelessly
* Old crankcase oil – it has a high lead content
* Old radiator coolant or antifreeze – sheep like this, it is sweet to them!
* Orchard spray that has dripped from the tree onto the grass
* Weed spray, sheep can be attracted to this as it has a salty taste.
* Old pesticide or herbicide containers filled with rainwater.
* Most sheep insecticidal dips and sprays.
* Old car batteries, sheep like the salty taste of led oxide.
* Salt, a sheep's need has already been discussed, a large intake of salt can lead to salt poisoning.
* Empty lead buckets filled with rainwater – rainwater is soft and dissolves lead, and lead laced rainwater can kill a sheep.
*Commercial fertilizer is also very harmful. When fertilizing be careful not to spill it where the sheep can eat it. Store the bags away from the sheep, because they can nibble away at the bags, empty or full! If you use commercial fertilizer, the area must have been subjected to several irrigations or rainfall and may still not be safe unless the pasture grass is supplemented with grain and hay. Symptoms of poisoning due to fertilizer toxicity are weakness, rapid open mouthed breathing and convulsions. When this is the case a quick homemade recipe of 1 cup of vinegar (236.6 ml) per sheep as a drench can be used, but it is best to call your vet for a more effective treatment.
SHEEP FEEDING CHART
FOR GROWING SHEEP
LIVE WEIGHT IN POUNDS 50 (22.72k) 75 (34.09k) 100 (45.45k) 125 (56.81k)