Author Topic: Lambs Dirty Bums (Read 26941 times)

OhLaLa · « **Reply #30 on:** March 14, 2012, 01:05:50 pm »

Quote from: norfolk newbies on March 14, 2012, 12:56:27 pm

How soon do you go in an clean sticky bum?

I keep an eye on the lambs, I check their bums and tails to make sure they are clean of any poo and if any is attached I remove it straight away whilst it's still soft. When you see them feed they give their tails a wag - if you are close enough you will be able to see any 'stuck' orange poop.

Tilly · « **Reply #31 on:** March 14, 2012, 05:51:24 pm »

Hi Norfolk Newbies

We have quite a number of Longwools lambing ,and I don`t routinely ""clean bums!"

, I just keep an eye on the lambs and make sure that the little lambs bottoms don`t get restricted so they can`t actually poo!
The sticky first poo does look a bit unsightly, but as long as it isn`t causing the lamb any problem will come off the wool in a short time by its self

-- good luck with your lambing and let us know how you are getting on......
Tilly

norfolk newbies · « **Reply #32 on:** March 15, 2012, 10:10:54 am »

Thanks for the advice.
1 month to go and I have phone numbers for 3 locals I can call on in emergency and I am starting to get my 'kit' prepared. (Not nervous AT ALL...gulp). Reading VSS book and this site daily, which is making me feel slightly less apprehensive, and more worried, both at the same time. :-)
I will let you know how I get on.
Jo

LouiseG · « **Reply #33 on:** March 17, 2012, 08:52:25 pm »

We only have a few bottle fed lambs each year and so i take my labrador bitch in with me when we feed, she dutifully goes round and cleans all the bums while we feed

sorted.