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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Emma on February 16, 2010, 03:56:27 pm

Title: Poo
Post by: Emma on February 16, 2010, 03:56:27 pm

Bit of a random question. . . . should sheeps poo be small little drops like rabbit poo, or should it be bir formed clumps?? I am really sorry 2 ask. lol  ;D

Title: Re: Poo
Post by: ScotsGirl on February 16, 2010, 07:07:11 pm

Hi, what a lovely question!  Well I reckon anything that is firm is fine.  My sheep poo varies from rabbit like to slightly more clumped.  I think it will depend on grazing/feeding and at this time of year when grass is poor or non-existent and you may be feeding hay, the poo is harder and then breaks into balls whereas in summer or when more moisture in the grass/feed the poo softens and the bits stick together.

You need to worry when it is very loose as this is likely to be a sign of worms.  Sometimes I see a bit of mucus but not sure what this means.

Title: Re: Poo
Post by: ballingall on February 16, 2010, 10:53:30 pm

Its normally when the sheep are getting more protein in their feed that their poo is softer. In the summer when the grass has lots of rich goodness is when the droppings are a bit softer. But not as soft as cow pat-ish. Cow pat-ish I'd be checking worm/fluke count.


Beth

Title: Re: Poo
Post by: doganjo on February 16, 2010, 10:55:41 pm

My dogs love it frozen with a little bit of ice on it ;) ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Poo
Post by: sandy on February 17, 2010, 07:18:20 am

Mmmmmmmmmm, sounds nice!!! Ben prefers crusty top cow pat!!!

Title: Re: Poo
Post by: Emma on February 17, 2010, 11:01:25 am

Thanks 4 all the help guys. . . My dog loves cat poo lmao. . . Do wonder about him sometimes.  :dog:

Title: Re: Poo
Post by: sagehen on February 17, 2010, 11:03:14 am

Ewww stinky dogs  :P Worse is when they find fox poo ewww