Author Topic: Lost my ewe (Read 6286 times)

ellisr · « **on:** March 13, 2011, 01:00:55 pm »

The ewe I had with twin lamb disease died whilst lambing last night and so did the lambs as she wasn't strong enough to get them out and I couldn't find them to get them out quick enough. Problem now is her best mate a whether has refused to eat or move so I have carried him into the field shelter and gave him food and water but he really isn't interested and is already a tad under weight because he is so timid at feed time. If it's not one thing it is another at the moment

OhLaLa · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2011, 01:07:55 pm »

Very sorry to hear this.

My best wishes for you and the animals.

Blinkers · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2011, 01:48:04 pm »

Awwww, I'm so so sorry to hear that - what a huge shame.

Rosemary · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2011, 01:51:20 pm »

What a shame. Hope the boy picks up soon - I'm sure grieving is natural and he'll get over it with some tlc.

ellied · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2011, 01:55:56 pm »

Very sad, poor wee boy too, hope he picks up soon

Cinderhills · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2011, 02:33:34 pm »

Sorry to hear that. Hope he livens up soon.

Madcow · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2011, 02:46:08 pm »

sorry to hear about the loss of your ewe, as you worked hard to sort her out

hope you other sheep to help the wether get over his loss, as they are a flock animal hopefully the others will bring him round.
Best wishes to you

Freddiesfarm · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2011, 03:18:10 pm »

Try giving him sugar puffs to encourage him to eat. Sounds stupid but can work a treat to kick start their eating again.

lachlanandmarcus · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2011, 03:27:55 pm »

and if he wont eat anything at all some warm lamb lac milk replacer syringed down might help to keep his system functioning a bit. Ivy is supposed to be the most tempting food.

ellisr · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2011, 07:08:09 pm »

I have been pulling ivy down from the stable today and he ate some so I have put him on the lawn and he is eating grass but has lost a lot of weight because he is so gentle and never gets in for his food. He also helped himself to a little creep the lambs had so he may be looking up but he has been standing next to the fence where he used to lie in the sun with his friend

faith0504 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2011, 07:11:30 pm »

im so sorry you have had a terible day, keeping everything crossed for your wether

plumseverywhere · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:06:13 pm »

Oh no, I'm so sorry

I don't know what to say apart from you tried so hard for her, really sorry.

shep53 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:24:01 pm »

Sorry

morri2 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 14, 2011, 07:29:27 pm »

Really sorry Ellisr, I'm sure you did your absolute best.

Hermit · « **Reply #14 on:** March 14, 2011, 08:20:21 pm »

He may need a cobalt or selenium boost, have a word with your vet. I find wethers ( up here anyway) have a hard time over winter and do need a boost.

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