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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: jembo on February 07, 2010, 07:19:14 pm

Title: Pet lamb - worming
Post by: jembo on February 07, 2010, 07:19:14 pm

Hi,
I am new to the forum. I have a small flock of mixed breeds, I seem to be collecting animals at the moment!

I have a orphan ewe lamb in the house at the moment. I don't usually worm them until they are out at grass but this little one (6 days old) is very wormy (ie I can see worms in the poo) is there a wormer out there that is suitable for lambs? I obviously dont want to give her anything too aggressive as she was on deaths door when i picked her up. She is very lively now and spends most of her time jumping on the sofa and pouncing on the dogs!

Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Pet lamb - worming
Post by: Rosemary on February 07, 2010, 09:24:57 pm

You could try VermX which is a herbal wormer so natural and not so harsh on digestive systems.

Title: Re: Pet lamb - worming
Post by: jembo on February 07, 2010, 10:30:52 pm

Thanks for that - I will also check with the vet in the morning!