The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Michelle.L. on June 10, 2021, 09:09:03 am
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Hello,
we have two pet lambs, they are the first sheep that we keep. One of them, about 7 weeks old, has had droppings that basically look like dog poo and are rather sticky - not sticking to his bum, but to the shovel when I pick them up. He seems perfectly fine otherwise, eats well, is active and lively, the only thing I've noticed is that he sometimes bleats while pooping, as if he's straining - but the droppings are not hard.
There was no change to his diet before it started and they are both womed.
If it's not changed by Saturday I'll take a sample down to the vet, just wanted to ask here in case anyone has had the same experience.
Thank you!
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Sometimes it's rabbit droppings, more often than not it's dog poo and sometimes it's cow pats. Like ourselves, it will vary according to input and other factors. Personally I don't worry as long as it's not projectile.