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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: weidner605 on April 10, 2016, 11:43:05 pm

Title: bum lamb stopped walking
Post by: weidner605 on April 10, 2016, 11:43:05 pm

My kids have a bum lamb project that has taken on a life of its own!  But that probably for another forum :) 

they have a bum that weighs about 20lbs that suddenly stopped using its front legs.  Looks like a little kangaroo walking on its hind legs but mostly just lays around.  today is day 3 of this and he's not drinking aso well as he was.  All of the rest are doing well, gaining weight and the bigger ones are eating pellets already. 

anyone else ever run into this?

Title: Re: bum lamb stopped walking
Post by: Jukes Mum on April 11, 2016, 11:00:27 am

What has your vet advised?

Title: Re: bum lamb stopped walking
Post by: Old Shep on April 11, 2016, 12:59:14 pm

Could be joint ill and needs anti biotics asap, otherwise it will compromise the recovery.  Vets  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: bum lamb stopped walking
Post by: weidner605 on April 11, 2016, 11:48:17 pm

The antibiotics were started on about the second day per the vet but the issue went from one front leg to the second.  We'll keep up on the antibiotics and keep you posted.  Thanks!

Title: Re: bum lamb stopped walking
Post by: Hellybee on April 12, 2016, 12:17:21 am

Ask if he's given synolux.