[Jacob-list] Ram's horn lost

[Hauser Family]

Hi Barbara,
I hope you got a response to your question.  At this young age, I would
not worry at all.  You can put "Quick Stop" powder or the like to slow
down the bleeding if it's still actively bleeding.  The horn WILL
regrow.  It'll just be missing that baby tip, but that's not a big deal
at all.  Flystrike isn't usually a problem in our area (Washington) at
this time of year.  I think the bump you see is the horn core.  New horn
will form around it.  It will be sore for a while, though.  Horn loss in
a 2 month old lamb is no biggie.  It's a real biggie in a two YEAR old.
:-)

So, how are things going for you all?  Are you enjoying your new ram?
Sincerely
Amy Hauser

Dennis and Barbara Schultz wrote:

> Dear list,Today while giving shots and hoof trimming we had a 4-horn
> ram knock off one of his lower horns. Two questions: 1. What should we
> do for the hole in the side of his head ? (it bled and the horn came
> completely off and now has stopped bleeding) 2. Will the horn grow
> back ? We can see the bump at the base of where the horn used to
> be.Oh, he is about 2 mo. old  Barbara    Dennis and Barbara Schultz
> Green Water Farm
> Port Townsend, WA