Lamb milk replacer

[SonRise Acres]

The ramming is actually a butting action not trying to get milk. Right now it’s playful but when he’s a bit bigger it won’t be so fun (for you - haha). Nip it in the bud. Push him away from the side and give a firm command. Don’t yell, just a firm tone. Don’t push him away from the front or he will think you are engaging in the butting and it will encourage the behavior.

 

[Mrs1885]

Bottle fed ram lambs have no fear of humans and will try to dominate you. As they get bigger, it can become dangerous. @Sheepshape is right, stop this behavior. What are your plans for him?

No plans really. I have them wethered around 3 months of age and they are basically pasture pets. Lawn mowers so I don't have to cut grass in the pasture.

Thank you all for the info. He doesn't walk around willy nilly head butting but when we first get there with his bottle he is very excited and does a lot of butting. Once he's full he settles down and will walk back over to head butt us, looking for the bottle. Other than he's hungry he doesn't really do it. We have stopped the behavior, or at least tried to stop it, like you have all said. The rest of the time he practices his fancy gymnastics moves.

He is already in a size 3 diaper btw. Amazing how quick they grow.