[Jacob-list] Loss of teeth

[Sarah Caputo]

I would pull any loose teeth but otherwise leave them.  Check there are no spikes on the cheek teeth which are usually more involved in weight loss.  Maybe offer some more grain or alfalfa pellets for extra calories.

Sarah 

From: stcroft at ptd.net
To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2015 08:39:12 -0500
Subject: [Jacob-list] Loss of teeth

I have a 13 year old ewe, Painted Rock Faye, who has lost a number of her front teeth.   She is somewhat thin, but not alarmingly thin, she is active, in charge as always, and always the first in line to eat.  Her eyelid color is good.  We do not breed Faye and it is our intent for her to live out her years in optimum comfort.  Would it be advantageous to pull the rest of her front teeth?  Would that facilitate eating/grazing?   Are a few teeth better than just gumming for food?  Her diet consists of grass hay and about half a cup of crimped oats daily and free feed loose mineral.   Advice?Sue MartinStonecroft
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