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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: dean123 on February 23, 2021, 05:43:16 pm

Title: lamb wont stand on back legs?
Post by: dean123 on February 23, 2021, 05:43:16 pm

Hi all,

could anyone answer me why my 3 day old lamb wont stand on her back legs, She will stands on her front legs but when she goes to walk or use back legs its like there is no power but when I hold her up or try get her to suck she will kick me.

thanks in advance.

Title: Re: lamb wont stand on back legs?
Post by: shep53 on February 24, 2021, 11:11:43 am

Take to see your vet , could be one of several things some not curable so best to find out quickly for the lambs best welfare