The Accidental Smallholder Forum

Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Ian.mccarthy@hotmail.co.u on January 20, 2018, 09:58:49 am

Title: Sheep problem
Post by: Ian.mccarthy@hotmail.co.u on January 20, 2018, 09:58:49 am

We have five pet Suffolk ewes.  In tgeclast couple of days we’ve noticed a small puddle of blood in two different areas where they graze and in the shelter they use..  We can’t see any injuries and no blood staining on their fleeces.  Any suggestions please?

Title: Re: Sheep problem
Post by: SallyintNorth on January 20, 2018, 10:12:42 am

Are they in lamb?

Have you been able to check all their feet? 

Could you pen them on cement for an hour or two, to see if blood appears?

Title: Re: Sheep problem
Post by: Ian.mccarthy@hotmail.co.u on January 20, 2018, 10:16:40 am

Thank you Sally.  They aren’t in lamb.  Yes we ‘ll bring them into the garage and observe (this has a cement floor).

Title: Re: Sheep problem
Post by: SallyintNorth on January 20, 2018, 10:22:16 am

Bless  :hug:  Love “bring them into the garage” :hugsheep:

Not that I can say anything, I’ve got pictures of a foal in the back pantry, lambs in the living room (and yes in the Rayburn), and did used to let one of the grown bottle-reared lambs follow me through the house just for effect  :D

Title: Re: Sheep problem
Post by: Marches Farmer on January 20, 2018, 01:34:40 pm

If you do find blood on the cement floor I recommend contacting your vet asap.  This could have a number of causes, all of which need prompt attention.

Title: Re: Sheep problem
Post by: kanisha on January 20, 2018, 02:00:01 pm

have had a sheep with a nose bleed before now; just noticed spots of blood when they sneezed ....