Cleaning up yellow poop

[Babydoll Mom]

Im really new. We just had our first lamb Monday. He is doing pretty well with mom after a rough bonding experience. He has lots of yellow poop. Very sticky. I've tried wiping it up with a warm rag but can't seem to get him clean. I am afraid it is going to block him up. Is there something good to wash him up with or to easily remove it? Am I correct at understanding he will have this until about 10 days old? Thanks!!

 

[purplequeenvt]

Lots of yellow sticky poop means he's getting lots to eat! Just take a paper towel and pull off any clumps of poop that are sticking his tail down. Other than making sure his tail isn't stuck, he should be fine.

 

[Gorman Farm]

This is common with the first milk which is rich in colostrum. Most ewes clean the babies and you don't see it, but once in a while a mom leaves the baby messy and you have to do it. My advise is to make a bucket of warm water with a couple drops of mild dishwashing liquid, then use a rag and clean as best you can, it turns to pelleted poops in about a week or so. You want to keep it clean so the baby doesn't get fly strike or blocked up.

 

[Sheepshape]

I'm with Gorman Farm.

Large bucket of warm water, stand back legs in and thoroughly soak it. The yellow, sticky stuff sets like concrete at times and takes a bit of effort to remove. I personally just use warm water , waterproof gloves (!) and a bit of patience.

Dry the fleece off with an old towel after cleaning up, especially if the weather is chilly.

The problem will disappear after a few days.