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Red Rubber Teats

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Attach nipples to Bucket Teat Units to fed orphan lambs and goat kids. Rubber is more durable for sharp-toothed orphans than latex.

We’ve found rubber teats to be the better option for lambs and kids over 10 days of age—who become aggressive when nursing.

  • Red Rubber Teats

    Item #565200 | Weight 0.01 lbs
    In Stock
    $2.10
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Benefits
Tough and long lasting. Rubber will take more abuse from suckling lambs/kids, but they lack the “teat-like” feel of latex.

We prefer natural latex teats to get lambs started, and then switch them over to rubber teats after 8–10 days. Our goat kids prefer the long style rubber nipples over the short.

Specs
Dimensions: 2" x 1-3/8"

How to Use
Insert the teat
Figure 1
Insert the teat into the female nut portion of the gray bucket unit. Pull the teat through as far as it will go.
Insert the large male portion
Figure 2
Insert the large male portion of the gray bucket unit into the hole of the bucket. Screw on the female nut (with the teat already inserted) onto the male portion.
Add second washer, if needed
Figure 3
If the nut cannot be screwed tightly enough to make a liquid-proof seal on the bucket wall, then a second washer should be added to the male portion of the gray bucket unit. This usually happens when a slightly thinner sidewall bucket is used.

Tips
Sharp-toothed lambs and goat kids may puncture rubber teats. Use a Tooth File to smooth the tips of the sharp tooth (teeth) with 4–5 passes. The goal is to remove the sharpness, not to completely file down the teeth. (Note: Hungry barn cats may also be the root cause of nipple damage. Remove bucket feeders after use.)

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
Store away from direct sunlight. UV light will break down rubber material.

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.

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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.

Reviews (30)
Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.1 out of 5
Number of reviews: 30 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 23 out of 30 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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Red Rubber Teats
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Only last about a day for us. The latex nipples have been in use for months and are still in good condition. Had thought perhaps it was a manufacturer defect, but after reading other reviews it sounds like a common problem. I’d recommend starting with latex and only changing to rubber if the latex aren’t working for you.

Not sure what your circumstances were but we have had the best luck with using the latex nipples for the first 10 days and then switching over to the Red Rubber Teats. The rubber teats are much stiffer than the latex. — Premier
Red Rubber Teats
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I love the rubber nipples way better than the latex nipples. The rubber ones last a lot longer but they are harder for a new born to suck on sometimes.

Red Rubber Teats
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

They work great. No leaks, tough for bigger lambs.

Red Rubber Teats
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I always use these after the latex red teats start getting chewed through. Have no trouble transitioning over if the lamb is big enough. They stand up well to lamb teeth if you keep the milk bucket full. Otherwise the lambs tend to just chew on the teats and they eventually get holes, but there isn't a teat out there that will stand chewing by a bored, perpetually hungry lamb. If they have hay, or novel things that are safe to chew on, that are hung on the pen, they don't bother the teats as much.

Red Rubber Teats
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent with the cold milk system!