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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Backinwellies on January 13, 2016, 08:03:53 am

Title: Lambing essentials
Post by: Backinwellies on January 13, 2016, 08:03:53 am
It is that time of year again .... Time to stock the lambing equipment box and shed (though if you are like me shed is already full of sheep as got too wet on fields to leave them out!)

So suggestions for essential equipment and your own 'thing I couldn't do without'. ?
Title: Re: Lambing essentials
Post by: Rosemary on January 13, 2016, 08:19:02 am
Kickstart lamb reviver - I find a wee swig at 2am keeps me going  ;D Only joking - magic stuff though.
Title: Re: Lambing essentials
Post by: Buffy the eggs layer on January 13, 2016, 08:19:42 am
Hi if you look at similar suggested post you find lots on this theme from previous years
Title: Re: Lambing essentials
Post by: Marches Farmer on January 13, 2016, 08:56:04 am
.....and don't forget that while you're looking after the sheep, who's looking after you?  A freezer full of cakes and casseroles is very handy, as are PU boots, full waterproofs, handwarmers and a flask ready for mugs of tea during the midnight vigils.
Title: Re: Lambing essentials
Post by: Hellybee on January 13, 2016, 11:16:22 am
Lots of posts on here but this is what we Do

Beyond being prepared pen and yard and forage wise.....



 All essential in my eyes

Iodine
Lube
Kickstart  by collate/ nettex
Multi lamb rapid and ketosaid
Calciject
Orojet
Long orange gloves
Lamb colostrum, we've found a paste tube at wynnstay, brilliant product,melts in mouth.nutrilamb
Small buckets for water
Rings for tails
Penknife
String, lots of
bag of lamlac
Nettex bottles
Small red and yellow flutter valve teat for pop bottle, for teeny mouths
Lamp just in case
Colour Sprays
Terramycin spray
Needles and syringes


Prolly more but I can't think at the mo lol


Be prepared to be in an alternate universe for a few weeks, nothing else matters when lambing starts, there's nothing quite like it, prepare your body clock it too and eat like no tomorrow lol






Title: Re: Lambing essentials
Post by: SallyintNorth on January 13, 2016, 11:28:40 am
'Must have's:

From winter onwards (ie., well before lambing starts) :


For lambing itself:


as well as the usual array of syringes, needles, blue and purple sprays, etc.

Miss Molly the Rayburn is already present, of course ;) 

In previous years, two of the other things I couldn't manage without were IrnBru (full strength) and Tunnocks Caramel Wafers.  This year I think I will try to do it with Innocent Smoothies and bananas.  Wish me luck!
Title: Re: Lambing essentials
Post by: Buffy the eggs layer on January 13, 2016, 02:23:11 pm
Dont give up on a winning recipe Sally....and besides....they are not that innocent :o 




http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2301135/15-WORST-health-drinks-Orange-juice-Innocent-smoothies-sugar-13-Hobnobs-3-half-doughnuts.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2301135/15-WORST-health-drinks-Orange-juice-Innocent-smoothies-sugar-13-Hobnobs-3-half-doughnuts.html)



Title: Re: Lambing essentials
Post by: SallyintNorth on January 13, 2016, 04:56:00 pm
But, but, but, but, but... There's no added sugar!   :o  I know there's natural sugar in the fruit, but it is just fruit!

... pause while reads article...

Oh. 

Dang. 

Rethink required...
Title: Re: Lambing essentials
Post by: shotblastuk on January 14, 2016, 07:25:09 am
Towels, Heat lamp, lubricant, torch,scissors, vets phone number, the list is endless.
Title: Re: Lambing essentials
Post by: verdifish on January 14, 2016, 10:47:20 am
Just get hebs and forget the above!!! 
Title: Re: Lambing essentials
Post by: shotblastuk on January 14, 2016, 06:58:23 pm
Hebs? Woolly rats that would give Houdini a run for his money  :roflanim: 
Title: Re: Lambing essentials
Post by: Backinwellies on January 14, 2016, 07:16:25 pm
Quote from: verdifish on January 14, 2016, 10:47:20 am
Just get hebs and forget the above!!!

... is that cos you would never get close enough???   :innocent: