[Jacob-list] udderly colostrum

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Fred Horak here.  It is colostrum.  The thick, heavy, yellow to light 
"orange" colostrum can be related to a tough delivery (was the lambs' sack 
yellow to light "oragnge" at birth?) or to a protein or vitamin shortage 
during preganancy.   We have seen it several times.  In each case, the lamb 
sucked hard and often enough to get adequate colostrum (seemed like sort of a 
concentrate?) and did just fine.  

Keep an eye on the lambs; watch to see the belly fill, watch for scours, 
check the ears for temp/or thermometer.  Colostrum keeps it warm, prevents 
constipation and the trots.  Watch the udder to see that both sides are being 
used.  If it would make you feel better, a warm moist towel on her udder 
might be used.   Fred

Fred