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dean123

  • Joined Feb 2021
lamb wont stand on back legs?
« on: February 23, 2021, 05:43:16 pm »
Hi all,

could anyone answer me why my 3 day old lamb wont stand on her back legs, She will stands on her front legs but when she goes to walk or use back legs its like there is no power but when I hold her up or try get her to suck she will kick me.

thanks in advance.


shep53

  • Joined Jan 2011
  • Dumfries & Galloway
Re: lamb wont stand on back legs?
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2021, 11:11:43 am »
Take to see your vet , could be one of several things some not curable so best to find out quickly for the lambs best welfare

 

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