Ewe emergency post lambing

[purplequeenvt]

Make sure you are mixing the replacer correctly. It’s best to do it by weight vs volume.

A common mistake is to put the powder in the measuring cup and add water up to the proper mark when really it should be powder added to the correct amount of water. Most of the replacers I’ve used have been something like 4oz of powder to 16oz water.

What brand are you using?

 

[jambi1214]

Make sure you are mixing the replacer correctly. It’s best to do it by weight vs volume.

A common mistake is to put the powder in the measuring cup and add water up to the proper mark when really it should be powder added to the correct amount of water. Most of the replacers I’ve used have been something like 4oz of powder to 16oz water.

What brand are you using?

4oz of powder with 2 cups water. I do measure separately then put in blender to mix as best as possible. @purplequeenvt also confirmed ram has softer but sticky yellow stools so just the ewe has diarrhea and she was the one eating a bit more

 

[Baymule]

There is no egg in the formula I gave you. Is your milk replacer soy based? It stinks and can give tummy upset. It sounds like they are in good hands. It’s such a responsibility to care for these little ones

 

[jambi1214]

There is no egg in the formula I gave you. Is your milk replacer soy based? It stinks and can give tummy upset. It sounds like they are in good hands. It’s such a responsibility to care for these little ones

Your right sorry. I was using another formula someone gave me with egg, whole milk, and heavy cream (what I had available too)...thanks Soo much for your help. Helping US get though this fragile stage.
Ps it is not soy based there was no other option at our feed store

 

[Baymule]

Don’t stress, you are being a good lamb momma. @purplequeenvt has many years of experience!

 

[jambi1214]

At what point do I worry about her diarrhea? Worry about dehydration and obvious sudden loss, again. She is super active and wants to eat a lot! But limiting. Put them outside during day and will come back in tonight. They are next to other sheep. Your right they know me as mommy already its wild! Hopefully not stressing them out. @purplequeenvt @Baymule

 

[purplequeenvt]

Is it actual diarrhea though? Lamb poops are on the runny side. It should be yellow/orange and clumpy/slightly runny at this age. A change in diet can give them diarrhea. I wouldn’t worry about it unless you also notice a change in behavior.

I’d keep an eye on their temperature and behavior. Their appetites are going to fluctuate a bit, especially since they are still so young.

 

[jambi1214]

Is it actual diarrhea though? Lamb poops are on the runny side. It should be yellow/orange and clumpy/slightly runny at this age. A change in diet can give them diarrhea. I wouldn’t worry about it unless you also notice a change in behavior.

I’d keep an eye on their temperature and behavior. Their appetites are going to fluctuate a bit, especially since they are still so young.

The ewe is diarrhea for sure. Puddle on the ground. Ram his is yellow pasty so a bit better. Will see tonight. They ran to me tonight and ate very eagerly.

 

[Baymule]

Thanks for helping out @purplequeenvt . You are way out in front of me on bottle lambs.

 

[jambi1214]

Twins are a week old! What a week!! But they are eating fantastic and stools are more solid/pasty. Thinking it was change in diet from colostrum to milk replacer.