[Jacob-list] Lump under chin on ram

[Linda]

Matthew,

Have her check for worms right away!!   That sure looks like bottle jaw.  If it is, he needs to be wormed immediately.  If he has been wormed recently, use another wormer and a stronger dose. 

Linda
 
www.patchworkfibers.com
Registered Jacob Sheep, Angora Rabbits, Handspun Yarn



> Hi all,

> We just gave someone a ram lamb last night, and when we went to

> catch him, we discovered a lump underneath his jaw.  It isn't hard,

> it's has a kind of water baloon feel to it.  Here's a link to some

> pictures: http://youandyouroilthing.blogspot.com/2007/09/aarons-

> lump.html

> (It's not my website, but the blog of the new owner of the ram.)

> Any idea as to what this is, and what to do about it? Matthew

> Peaceful Valley Farm Ringgold, GA www.peacefulvalleyfarm.com

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