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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Fishyhaddock on April 27, 2014, 08:40:25 pm

Title: Warm or cold milk?
Post by: Fishyhaddock on April 27, 2014, 08:40:25 pm

Just stripped a ewe who won't let her lamb feed. Presumably I can use this milk to feed the lamb tomorrow am? My question is whether it should be warmed up or is it a dish best served cold? Thanks. Fishy.

Title: Re: Warm or cold milk?
Post by: suziequeue on April 27, 2014, 08:50:35 pm

I would say that if it's for the newborn lamb then it should be warm - like for a baby  :D

Title: Re: Warm or cold milk?
Post by: mowhaugh on April 27, 2014, 08:55:28 pm

Yes, I would warm it - sit the bottle/jug/whatever in some warm water until it is blood heat.  But, I would also be trying to get the lambs feeding if she has the milk, even if you need to hold/tip her to do so.

Title: Re: Warm or cold milk?
Post by: Fishyhaddock on April 27, 2014, 09:40:18 pm

Lamb is 2 weeks old. Had lots of problems with mum and ewe. She accepts lamb but not allowing him to feed. Have tried pinning her down, adoption crate etc, but no joy. Just covering all bases. ::)