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    Shetland lambs orphaned at 6 weeks

    Top dressing with dry milk replacer was a big hit! They actually licked the bowl clean. Thanks for the awesome tip. I going to try adding a little water to make it easier for them to swallow. -Mike
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    Shetland lambs orphaned at 6 weeks

    Thanks for the feedback. Thus far I've had limited success with a bottle. I will try top dressing their grain with the milk replacer. I'm also planning to weigh them occasionally just to make sure they're headed in the right direction.
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    Shetland lambs orphaned at 6 weeks

    We lost a ewe yesterday which left two lambs orphaned at 6 weeks old. The lambs seem to be adjusting okay and are pleasantly plump at the moment but from what I've read, they will still need milk-replacer for the next 6 weeks or so. My challenge is that neither lamb will take a bottle. I've...
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