Ram acting drunk

[Sheepshape]

When I was outside letting them out I did come across a new flower in my pasture. I don't know what type of flower is but here's a pic of it.

It doesn't grow over here....but it's very pretty.......sorry that was a useless comment.

Head injury possibly is the cause, but get in touch with your vet if he doesn't continue to improve.

 

[mysunwolf]

That is jimsonweed, Datura stramonium, and highly toxic to livestock if they ingest a good deal of it and nothing else. If it's pretty common in your pastures, that could definitely be what sent your guy into a bout of poisoning.

 

[mysunwolf]

Oh, and early humans used it as a pain relief in small quantities, but also as a hallucinogenic plant. Pretty potent too, and can be deadly in large quantities.

 

[mystang89]

That is jimsonweed, Datura stramonium, and highly toxic to livestock if they ingest a good deal of it and nothing else. If it's pretty common in your pastures, that could definitely be what sent your guy into a bout of poisoning.

BRB!

 

[mystang89]

Lifesaver @mysunwolf ! I saw it this morning as I let the sheep out. I had the girls switch pastures with Bruce because I wanted the front eaten down a bit more. I noticed that flower and though it pretty. the sheep dont seem to eat it because there were about 3 of them a foot tall but the grass around them was eaten down. However, there was one leaf which looked to have been eaten off. My guess is that stupi.....I mean Bruce wanted to go on the wild side and took a nibble. Children what can we learn from this? Drugs are bad....mmmmmkkkkk!

 

[Sheepshape]

My guess is that stupi.....I mean Bruce

He obviously thought it looked pretty, too. Pretty toxic, though. Thanks mysunwolf.

 

[mysunwolf]

Lifesaver @mysunwolf ! I saw it this morning as I let the sheep out. I had the girls switch pastures with Bruce because I wanted the front eaten down a bit more. I noticed that flower and though it pretty. the sheep dont seem to eat it because there were about 3 of them a foot tall but the grass around them was eaten down. However, there was one leaf which looked to have been eaten off. My guess is that stupi.....I mean Bruce wanted to go on the wild side and took a nibble. Children what can we learn from this? Drugs are bad....mmmmmkkkkk!

Whew, I'm so glad none of the others have eaten it yet! Though I have to say, I have friends who have it pretty commonly in their fields and their sheep and goats tend to just avoid it. But not all sheep and goats will do so. I think certain times of year it's more toxic too. Just keep your mind open (not using drugs lol) to other poisons too in case symptoms return.

 

[mystang89]

There is a field about a mile down the road from me which fills up with jimsonweed in the creekline. Very beautiful when it all blooms. When I first moved in I thought about putting some here as well. Think I'll just stick to window shopping.

 

[Southern by choice]

Oh, and early humans used it as a pain relief in small quantities, but also as a hallucinogenic plant. Pretty potent too, and can be deadly in large quantities.

wow!

 

[Baymule]

I think I’d be out there with a wagon, pulling it up and taking it to a burn pile. Glad your ram is better!