Latex Teats
Latex nipples have a soft “teat-like” feel that newborn animals readily accept. Latex resists tearing and piercing, but is less durable than rubber over time.
Choose from natural or red color. For use with Premier’s Bucket Teat Units.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Benefits
Our goat kids prefer the long style latex nipples over the short.
Specs
- Dimensions: 2" x 1-3/8"
- Choose from natural or red color
- Easy to clean
Common Questions
- What’s the difference between these latex teats and Flat Back Latex Teats?
- Both nipples offer a soft “teat-like” feel. Advances in latex manufacturing allow for a “flat-back” design, which attach flush onto Bucket Teat Units. Some producers prefer the original design, so we offer both.
Tips
If the milk flow seems too slow, take a Pocket Scalpel (or other sharp knife) and enlarge the “X” slit in the end of the teat. Be careful! Do NOT cut the end too large or the milk will constantly leak out.
Precautions
Cannot be used on soda pop bottles.
Do NOT leave empty bottles or bucket feeders in the orphan pen. Lambs and kids will chew on nipples (in an attempt to feed) and damage the teats. A habit that is not easily reversed.
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Teats and Nipples
Bucket Teat Unit, gray
Item #565000 -For feeding orphaned lambs and goat kids via milking buckets. Attach a rubber or latex teat for the animals to nurse.
$3.50 -
Feeding Orphan Lambs and Kids
Shepherd's Choice® Lamb & Kid Milk, 25 lbs
Item #780002 -Veterinary-formulated milk replacer that provides total nutritional requirements for baby lambs and goat kids.
$70.00 -
Feeding Orphan Lambs and Kids
Shepherd's Choice® Kid Milk, 45 lb bag
Item #780004 -Veterinary-formulated milk replacer with citristim that provides total nutritional requirements for goat kids. 50 lb bag.
$119.00 -
Treatments
Premium Colostrum Replacer, 1.1 lb (500g)
Item #621610 -Colostrum replacer for lambs, goat kids and calves. High levels of immunoglobulin (150g IgG per 500g). Up to 12 feedings.
$48.00 -
Feeding Orphan Lambs and Kids
Sheep & Goat BlueLite, 6 lb
Item #780013 -Feed and water supplement for periods of dehydration in sheep and goats. Includes electrolytes, vitamins and energy sources.
$35.00 -
Buckets and Troughs
Square Bucket with drilled hole(s), 2 gallon
Item #564805 -Pre-drilled square buckets are ideal when building DIY feeders for orphan lambs and goat kids. Holes can be customized to support up to 6 teat units.
$13.00 -
Buckets and Troughs
Square Bucket with drilled hole(s), 4 gallon
Item #564804 -Pre-drilled square buckets are ideal when building DIY feeders for orphan lambs and goat kids. Holes can be customized to support up to 6 teat units.
$19.00 -
Lambing and Kidding Aids
Tooth File
Item #558210 -For filing the teeth of sharp-toothed lambs and goat kids. Smooths the tips of “needle-like” teeth to prevent dams from rejecting their offspring.
$27.00 -
Docking and Castrating
Pocket Scalpel
Item #888001 -Economical, disposable pocket scalpel with a user-friendly grip. Handy utility blade for precision applications around the farm.
$1.30
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Jon T from Mississippi
These work great. They’re softer than the red rubber nipple so we start the lambs off on these then switch to the rubber ones as they get older.
Silverdale F from Oregon
Great nipple for use with “teat buckets”. I use with older lambs. Must watch for wear, as they get thinner and spring a leak, need to be replaced immediately. Had one bitten off at the end and lost the whole bucket of milk onto the ground! Bummer! Also, need to ensure that the x opening is functional, without being cut or stretched further.
Brian C from Washington
The nipples either leak or don't let milk flow. I've used these for 4 years now and every year I hope that Premier can make better ones and every year they're still not good. The red ones are even more useless as they animals hate the rubber and just shred them. I'll keep using them unhappily as I can't find anything better at the moment.
Shelli W from Kentucky
Love these! The kids adapt well to them! Only reason I didn’t give them 5 stars is they only last a season.
Joseph S from Ohio
These nipples are good for 1-2 week old kids but older ones will pull them out of the fixture.