Author Topic: Lamb wont eat ! (Read 1457 times)

Michael57 · « **on:** June 21, 2020, 11:52:01 am »

We have two orphan lambs from a farmer down the road now c10 weeks Both weaned successfully and thriving but one went down hill quickly after wet weather . He’s had two lots of antibiotics and refuses to eat , in desperation returned to the bottle but he even struggles with that . Scoured a little but that has stopped - his brother is now about twice his size . Any thoughts gratefully received thanks

twizzel · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2020, 08:12:04 am »

Has the vet seen him ? If not get him looked at today.

harmony · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2020, 08:16:35 am »

Agree with twizzel. Has he been to the vet as he already has had antibiotics? If so, back to vet and if not, to the vet today.

Michael57 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2020, 08:17:15 am »

Yes gave antibiotics but no diagnosis. Should say we have also given kick start

twizzel · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2020, 09:22:09 am »

Kick start only really helps newborn lambs. Try the vet again if he’s not responded to antibiotics.

harmony · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2020, 01:26:10 pm »

You are not going to get a diagnosis on here because we are not vets and not seen the lamb so PLEASE go back to the vet who can examine the him, see what he has had previously and look at other treatments. We can suggest the obvious stuff like checking his mouth for injuries, tempting him with a different food and share experiences but he does need the vet. He may not have had enough or any colostrum at birth and his immune system is compromised. It is always a risk with cade lambs. Have they had any vaccinations?

Let us know how you get on and