Author Topic: Lamb feed  (Read 2992 times)

jheard

  • Joined Dec 2015
Lamb feed
« on: July 06, 2016, 07:37:47 pm »
Hi everyone

We have just got our first 3 Ryelands (lovely guys!!). They'll let us get about 1m away but no closer so we're looking for a dry feed just to give them as a treat for coming to a rattling bucket. Any advice on a good feed available in bags <20kg and either available online or around the York area? They are still young lambs, just weaned from mothers.

Thanks all  :sheep: :)

Old Shep

  • Joined Feb 2011
  • North Yorkshire
Re: Lamb feed
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2016, 07:56:32 pm »
I would get down to your local agri merchant they are often located at auction marts. Then ask them what lamb pellets they would recommend. Its good to build up a relationship in the store because often they are a good source of info.
Helen - (used to be just Shep).  Gordon Setters, Border Collies and chief lambing assistant to BigBennyShep.

Buttermilk

  • Joined Jul 2014
Re: Lamb feed
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2016, 08:33:34 pm »
York area there is BATA at a few locations http://www.bataltd.co.uk/stores good not only for feed but all the other must haves that go with sheep.  I feed grass nuts as a come here treat to mine, I get them from Northern Crop Driers at Melbourne airfield, Seaton Ross if that is your side of York.

Marches Farmer

  • Joined Dec 2012
  • Herefordshire
Re: Lamb feed
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2016, 09:23:07 pm »
I note you mention "guys".  Beware of feeding rams nuts meant for ewes as these can cause urinary calculi.  If the lambs aren't banded I suggest giving feed on the floor as otherwise they'll butt you for food as they grow older.

jheard

  • Joined Dec 2015
Re: Lamb feed
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2016, 06:07:59 pm »
Thanks. I have some lamb weaning feed from BATA to use in small amounts but will bear your comments in mind Marches Farmer - I hadn't thought of that.

Cheers all

 

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