Linda Sue and Willow

[Linda Sue Pardee]

Just got my first 11 month old neutered lamb, almost a ram. He has a scab on his back that looks to be well healed but should I apply anything that might facilitate the healing. It does not resemble the scab disease either. He is a beauty, came from Texas as a show lamb but now in Western, NY. He may have been a 4-H project. He’s quite big with no tail, friendly and loving. He was days away from being butchered. I named him Willow and I love him so already. Shall get him a ewe in a few weeks. I’m very grateful to have found you all. It gives me comfort being such a rookie at this, so I’m all ears!!!

 

[Baymule]

Sheep do better with a friend. Being a show whether, another wether would make a good friend. A ewe would be ok also. Maybe you could find an older retired ewe.
Congratulations on your new pet. If he is a wool breed, he will need shearing twice a year.
I raise Katahdin hair sheep, they are a meat breed. Katahdins don’t need shearing and their tails are left long.

 

[Linda Sue Pardee]

Sheep do better with a friend. Being a show whether, another wether would make a good friend. A ewe would be ok also. Maybe you could find an older retired ewe.
Congratulations on your new pet. If he is a wool breed, he will need shearing twice a year.
I raise Katahdin hair sheep, they are a meat breed. Katahdins don’t need shearing and their tails are left long.

Thank you ever much for responding! I was able to remove the scab effortlessly once I discovered the new hair growth beneath it. But, he is limping on his right front hoof. He doesn’t want to keep weight on it long. He’s been limping for 5 days now. A couple of those days he seemed much improved. When should I think about having it looked at? He’s still affectionate, eating well and over all pretty happy. Question…is a whether a neutered lamb/sheep? It’s a new word for me. I will certainly consider your advice because as I previously said, I’m a total rookie at this but I’m hooked!!