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Feeding orphans

2013-02-27T09:43:51-05:00

Warm-Milk Feeding for Orphan Lambs

By Gordon Garrison

Back in the 1970s when I started raising sheep, I soon learned that to be successful I would need a workable, efficient orphan-lamb feeding system. After studying the methods used to feed veal calves, I adopted a warm-milk feeding system. My goals were to use hand-feeding labor efficiently, have healthy orphan lambs, use the least amount of […]

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feeding orphan lambs, Feeding orphans, Orphan feeding, orphan lambs
2012-10-10T12:59:47-05:00

Milk temperature—warm vs cold?

By Premier 1 Supplies

Mother’s milk is warm but it’s produced constantly in only small amounts—so lambs can’t take too much at one time.

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Feeding orphans, Milk temperature
2012-10-09T12:29:14-05:00

What is the right height for a bucket teat?

By Premier 1 Supplies

No higher above the floor than a mother’s own teat (usually low).

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Bucket teat, Feeding orphans, Teat
2020-01-15T15:59:12-05:00

Premier’s preferred orphan feeding program

By Premier 1 Supplies

To start, use Pritchard teats with warm artificial milk or colostrum.

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bucket teat units, Feeding orphans, Orphan feeding, Teats

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