[Jacob-list] Re: Ewe Off Feed *Update

[Cathy Robinson]

I would like to say "thanks" to all who wrote with concern and 
suggestions about our Swallow Lane ewe that went off feed for about a week

She had been recently wormed before the problem began so I was pretty 
confident that was not the problem.  For more than a week we offered 
Pro-Bios, Nutri-Drench, and electrolytes in varying daily combinations, 
and finally last week-end I harvested her a collection of wild 
blackberry leaves and wild rose hips and leaves, which she seemed to 
enjoy.  The next day we decided to move her in with the ram and since 
then she has been on a fast rebound.  Whether it was just time for her 
to have worked through her problem, or whether one or two things really 
aided her recovery, we are just glad to see her doing better.

Her buddy is our new Huntsberger ewe, Isla, who is doing GREAT!   Tara 
and Isla are always together, ever since leaving Royal's farm in August. 
 Isla still is not particularly fond of being caught, but has become so 
personable that she "talks" to me now whenever I approach the fence. 
 She will often leave the group and walk toward me, and will carry on a 
regular conversation with me, answering everything I say to her!  We are 
thrilled to have both these girls here!

Cathy
Perfect Spot Farm