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1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) glucose or sugar
1 beaten egg yolk.
Mix the ingredients well and give about 2 ounces (59.1 ml) at a time for the first day, allowing 2 to 3 hours between feeds. You will need a lamb bottle for this. As the lamb grows the nipples on the bottle should be larger.
On the second day, increase the feedings of the formula to 3 ounces (88.7 ml) at a time. However, if the lamb is large or hungry you can give it 4 ounces (118.3 ml) 2 to 3 hours apart
On the third day, the formula can be made without the egg yolk and sugar and the oil can be reduced to 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) per 16 ounces (769 ml) of milk.
After the third day, you can gradually change to lamb milk replacer, however, do not be tempted to use a milk replacer formulated for calves because it is too low in fat and protein. You vet can order a lamb milk replacer for you to have on hand.
Goat's milk is also good for lambs. If you have some goats then you won't need to use a milk replacer.
It is tempting to over-bottle feed a cute little lamb who will learn quickly how to twist your little finger in its cute appealing way to get that little bit extra!
Don't be alarmed, if after bottle feeding a lamb and you are holding it on your lap, you experience a sudden surge of heat about 5 – 10 minutes after feeding it is normal. What occurs is an acute dilation of the capillaries of the skin and this releases a short burst of body heat. The surge of heat usually last only a minute or so.
If a lamb is overfed the first sign will be a yellow semi-pasty diarrhea. Should this occur, substitute the bottle feed with plain water or an electrolyte solution (see chapter 8).
1 beaten egg yolk.
Mix the ingredients well and give about 2 ounces (59.1 ml) at a time for the first day, allowing 2 to 3 hours between feeds. You will need a lamb bottle for this. As the lamb grows the nipples on the bottle should be larger.
On the second day, increase the feedings of the formula to 3 ounces (88.7 ml) at a time. However, if the lamb is large or hungry you can give it 4 ounces (118.3 ml) 2 to 3 hours apart
On the third day, the formula can be made without the egg yolk and sugar and the oil can be reduced to 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) per 16 ounces (769 ml) of milk.
After the third day, you can gradually change to lamb milk replacer, however, do not be tempted to use a milk replacer formulated for calves because it is too low in fat and protein. You vet can order a lamb milk replacer for you to have on hand.
Goat's milk is also good for lambs. If you have some goats then you won't need to use a milk replacer.
It is tempting to over-bottle feed a cute little lamb who will learn quickly how to twist your little finger in its cute appealing way to get that little bit extra!
Don't be alarmed, if after bottle feeding a lamb and you are holding it on your lap, you experience a sudden surge of heat about 5 – 10 minutes after feeding it is normal. What occurs is an acute dilation of the capillaries of the skin and this releases a short burst of body heat. The surge of heat usually last only a minute or so.
If a lamb is overfed the first sign will be a yellow semi-pasty diarrhea. Should this occur, substitute the bottle feed with plain water or an electrolyte solution (see chapter 8).