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Community => Coffee Lounge => Topic started by: rochvima on November 09, 2012, 02:24:07 pm

Title: electrolyte recipe for sheep
Post by: rochvima on November 09, 2012, 02:24:07 pm

Hello
 
Can anyone help with a recipe for electrolytes for sheep please?
 
Thanks

Title: Re: electrolyte recipe for sheep
Post by: Fleecewife on November 09, 2012, 05:47:15 pm

What is the specific problem rochvima?

Title: Re: electrolyte recipe for sheep
Post by: rochvima on November 09, 2012, 06:31:13 pm

It is a friends sheep ( we use one of her paddocks for our sheep) it is very lethargic/weak,arched back, unsteady on its feet and it is not eating or drinking.
 
I also wanted the recipe for electrolytes for future reference and thought they might help my friends sheep!

Title: Re: electrolyte recipe for sheep
Post by: SallyintNorth on November 10, 2012, 10:55:03 am

I'd just use Pfizers Scour Formula.

Title: Re: electrolyte recipe for sheep
Post by: Fleecewife on November 10, 2012, 11:30:19 am

Make-it-yourself rehydration mixture is 1 teasp of salt, 1 tbsp glucose powder to 1 litre of water.
 
It sounds though as if there is something more wrong with the sheep.......... :sheep:

Title: Re: electrolyte recipe for sheep
Post by: rochvima on November 11, 2012, 02:56:20 pm

Thanks for your help and suggestions.
 
I will keep the rehydration recipe for future reference- thankyou.