Lamb & Kid Instant Milk Replacer
Instant milk replacer with CitriStim® for baby lambs and goat kids.
- Fortified with vitamins & minerals
- Easy mixing
- Acidified
- All-milk protein including skim milk
- Medicated for controlling coccidiosis
Formulated by Premier’s small ruminant nutritionist. Mixes well in bottles, buckets and automatic milking machines.
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Benefits
Shipping
Item #780001, #780002 and #780003 are eligible for FREE Ground Delivery within the contiguous USA when ordering $100 or more of qualifying items. Cannot ship to PO Boxes or APO military addresses.
*Item #780002B and #780003B (Bulk Pricing) are subject to shipping charges due to oversized and/or overweight items. Use the following table as a general estimate. Exact shipping charges will vary based on your location. We will contact you via phone or email with a quote before the product is shipped.
Estimated Shipping Cost for Bulk Pricing
# of Bags | Weight | Shipping Cost | ||
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Zone A | Zone B | Zone C | ||
25 lb Bags | ||||
5 | 125 lbs. | $60 | $98 | $140 |
40 | 1000 lbs. | $270 | $330 | $490 |
80 | 1 pallet | $360 | $490 | $760 |
45 lb Bags | ||||
5 | 225 lbs. | $125 | $160 | $220 |
45 | 1 pallet | $360 | $490 | $760 |
90 | 2 pallets | $610 | $860 | $1290 |
Common Uses
Feeding goat kids only? Look to The Shepherd’s Choice Kid Milk for prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and E. zuernii.
Specs
Guaranteed Analysis
- Crude Protein, min 24%
- Crude Fat, min 30%
- Crude Fiber, max 0.15%
- Ash, max 6.5%
- Calcium, min 0.80%
- Calcium, max 1.00%
- Phosphorus, min 0.65%
- Selenium, max .0.3 ppm
- Vitamin A, min 30,000 IU/lb
- Vitamin D3, min 5,000 IU/lb
- Vitamin E, min 150 IU/lb
Ingredients: Dried Skim Milk, Dried Whey Protein Concentrate, Dried Whey Product, Dried Milk Protein, Animal and Vegetable Fat (Preserved with BHA), Dextrose, Lecithin, L-Lysine, Extracted Citric Acid Presscake, DL-Methionine, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K3), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Calcium Iodate, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Cobalt Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Selenium Yeast and Brewers Dried Yeast, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors.
How to Use
Mixing directions:
Dry powder should be weighed to determine recommended amount. Measuring cup in each bag holds approximately 4 oz. dry powder. For best mixability, whisk powder with hot water (125°-135°F). Do not exceed 140°F. If the water is too hot you will damage the milk proteins (Maillard chemical reaction), which are essential to lamb and goat kid performance.
- Lambs:
- Mix 4 oz. of dry powder with 1 pint (16 oz.) of water.
- Goat Kids:
- Mix 4 oz. of dry powder with 1-1/2 pints (24 oz.) of water.
Thoroughly mix until dry powder has been dissolved into a smooth solution.
Feeding directions:
- Hand feeding—For newborns, feed smaller amounts more frequently (up to 6 times per day). Gradually reduce the number of feedings as the animal gets older. Allow milk to cool to 100°F (or less) before feeding. Use a stomach tube to ensure adequate consumption in struggling lambs. Don’t underfeed.
- Free choice—feed at 40°F to prevent overconsumption.
- Automatic feeding systems—follow manufacturer’s directions.
Tips
Premier’s Suggested Orphan Feeding Program
Always keep lambs and goat kids in a well-ventilated, draft free area.- For newborns, feed colostrum or colostrum replacement using a Pritchard Teat with a Lamb 'N' Kid Feeding Bottle for first 18 hours. Then change from colostrum to warm milk replacer. Wash feeding bottle thoroughly after each use.
- After a day switch to latex nipples in bucket teat units. As soon as lambs learn to nurse, switch from warm milk to cold milk. Offer ad lib.
- Day 5. Offer dry creep feed in a feeder. Place a heat lamp (a 175-watt heat bulb is enough) over the feeder 24/7 to encourage lambs to eat.
- After 8-10 days, switch from latex to rubber teats. Why? Because older lambs may have sharp teeth (which could be the reason a ewe rejected them) that can rapidly damage the softer latex teats.
- By the 5th week (or 25 lbs weight), wean by offering only water and dry feed. Tough love saves milk replacer $$.
Shepherd’s Choice™ Management Tip
Lambs and kids reared as orphans are at very high risk for Clostridium Perfringens type C. This is because orphan animals often do not receive adequate antibody containing colostrum from their dams.It is recommended to vaccinate lambs/kids every other week, or weekly depending on the history of the flock. In practice, the lamb gets its first dose when it goes onto milk replacer and then (for example) every Monday or every other Monday it receives a booster. Consult with your veterinarian to determine the best course of action.
Questions? Ask a sheep expert for advice.
Precautions
Warning: Do not feed to lactating livestock that are producing food for human consumption.
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2025 New Products
2 gallon Round Bucket Kit w/ 3 Teat Units and Latex Teats
Item #565826 -Premier’s Orphan Feeding Buckets include everything you need to feed milk replacer to orphan lambs and goat kids.
$39.00 -
Teats and Nipples
Wide Mouth Lamb 'N' Kid Feeding Bottle (with Pritchard Teat & Washer)
Item #562700 -Easy to clean, wide-mouth plastic bottle for feeding orphan lambs or goat kids.
$6.50 -
Teats and Nipples
Pritchard Teat, with washer
Item #563000 -Most proven screw-on teat. Closest in size, shape and texture to the “real thing” so orphan lambs and goat kids prefer it.
$2.00 -
Feeding Orphan Lambs and Kids
Bottle Rack
Item #563200 -Clever innovation that allows new lambs and goat kids to self-feed from Premier’s Lamb ‘N’ Kid Bottle.
$8.50 -
Buckets and Troughs
Whisk
Item #623000 -Heavy duty, stainless steel whisk. Use to whip eggs or mix milk replacer for lambs or kid goats.
$7.00 -
Equipment
Red Rubber Tube, 6.0mm dia
Item #553200 -A safe, easy method for feeding weak lambs and goat kids. Attach to syringe to dispense milk or colostrum.
$1.75 -
Equipment
Clear Plastic Tube, 6.0mm dia
Item #553400 -A safe, easy method for feeding weak lambs and goat kids. Attach to syringe to dispense milk or colostrum.
$1.75 -
Drenching and Vaccinating
140cc Syringe (4.6 oz) Catheter Tip
Item #553000 -Most commonly used for stomach tubing weak lambs and kids. Can be used as a drencher as well.
$9.00 -
Drenching and Vaccinating
60cc Syringe (2 oz) Catheter Tip
Item #553100 -Most commonly used for stomach tubing weak lambs and kids. Can be used as a drencher as well.
$2.00
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Sherri B from Nevada
This milk replacer is simply the best! Consistent quality, no “bottle lamb scours” or bloating and lambs grow nearly on par with those raised by the ewe. Cost is in line with lesser quality box store replacers, especially with free shipping. Why would you use anything else?
Billy H from Colorado
We’ve used Shepherd’s Choice Lamb and Kid Milk since it was sold by Pipestone Vet. We normally get one large bag at a time. It is as good or better than other brands and even for the extra cost for shipping it is as cheap or cheaper than other brands at local farm stores.
Laurie C from New York
Lambs take this milk replacer immediately, no coaxing. Simple to measure, mix, and feed. The lambs thrive with this.
Teri B from Washington
I have used the Shepherd’s Choice lamb milk replacer for a few years now and the lambs do so wonderfully on it. They keep their weight up with the other lambs on their moms, which is good. I highly recommend using this replacer. The only issue is you cannot purchase it anywhere other than Premier 1 which makes it difficult as it will take a week to get to you. So you either have to plan ahead and order a bag in January so that you have it when you need it, or store it in the freezer if you don’t happen to have any bummers.
Julie G from Michigan
This replacer has not disappointed me yet. Keep up the great work Premier!