[Jacob-list] Paralyzed lamb

[Linda]

It certainly sounds like it wouldn't hurt to give the baking soda a try.  Good luck, Katherine.  Hope the little guy recovers.

Linda
 
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Registered Jacob Sheep, Angora Rabbits, Handspun Yarn

On Mon, 6 Feb 2006 09:01:07 -0800, ARTHUR PARTRIDGE wrote:
> I received this from the sheep-list.  Poor lamb, we are trying so
> many different things on him.  Maybe this will work. Cathy ++++++++
> I don't think the tetanus vaccine is causing this; it sounds
> nutritional. I think it could
> be floppy kid syndrome. This is uncommon with sheep because they
> generally aren't bottle fed, but dairy goat breeders see this
> often. http://www.saanendoah.com/fkscornell.html Basically, the
> lamb is eating too much at a time, and it's system isn't getting a
> chance to clean itself pout. The milk is souring and setting up
> toxemia. Tell her to try taking the little guy off all milk and
> dose him with two teaspoons baking soda dissolved in a cup of warm
> water. Wait a couple of hours, and repeat. (If the lamb is sucking
> well, you can add a little molasses to the nipple to get him
> started, as the taste is definitely not going to be what he's used
> to) Also, instead of starting it back with milk, give electrolytes
> in water from the bottle for at least 24 to 48 hours, then
> gradually replace part of the electrolytes with the milk. Give
> smaller amounts at more frequent feedings. Afterall, a ewe only
> gives her lambs a dab of milk (3 to 4 ounces at most) at a time.
> Ewe's milk is rich in fat, so the lamb has just enough to keep it's
> blood sugar levels up and avoid a crash before it gets hungry and
> bumps her for another snack. Good luck with the little guy.
>
>
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