Natural Latex Teats
Natural latex teats have the most "teat-like" feel.
We use latex to get them started and then switch them over to Red Rubber Teats.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Bucket Teat Assembly Instructions 
Benefits
Our goat kids prefer the long style latex nipples over the short.
Specs
- Dimensions: 2" x 1-3/8"
- Chose 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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Lambing and Kidding Aids
2 Gallon Bucket Kit with 4 Teat Units and Latex Teats
Item #564806Z -Premier’s Orphan Feeding Buckets include everything you need to feed milk replacer to orphan lambs and goat kids. 2 gallon and 4 gallon options.
$44.65 -
Teats and Nipples
Bucket Teat Unit
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 -
Teats and Nipples
Plate Assembly Teat Feeder Kit - Single Teat
Item #565800 -Build an orphan feeding system that works for you. Mountable DIY feeders for lambs and goat kids pull milk from a reservoir and feature a one-way valve.
$17.00 -
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.
$132.00 -
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.
$41.00 -
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.
$1.04
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Elizabeth B from Minnesota
We use these as starter nipples for our Southdown and Hampshire flocks. They hold up well and make the transition from bottle to the bucket very easy and successful! Premier 1 has such fast, reasonable shipping. Wouldn’t consider buying these from anyone else!
Trevon O from Missouri
These are the best for the bucket. I opened the holes a little more and replaced the old red ones with these and they’ve held up great to over 20 bottle babies on one bucket. I make them take turns and always remove the bucket so they can’t tear it up; I spend more time mixing the power than I do actually feeding babies thanks to the bucket set up.
Jennifer J from Montana
These hold up very well on the buckets and the lambs adjust to using them very well.
Brian D from Michigan
If you have trouble with getting these seated pull the latex or rubber onto the male part of the teat unit first before you screw the nut over the nipple. Don’t put the nipple into the nut and then try screwing that back over onto the teat unit. It will work that way sometimes but I have better luck seating it onto the unit first.
Kay W from Wyoming
These nipples are perfect for feeding my orphan colt. As replacements, they fit easily into the feeder bucket.
