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link to Bottle Feeding Lambs: Step By Step Guide

Bottle Feeding Lambs: Step By Step Guide

You can bottle feed your lambs as soon as they are born. There are pros and cons, so make sure it's necessary. Have a vet check the lamb, wash and sanitize the bottles and equipment, measure an...

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link to Docking Sheep Tails: Do or Don’t

Docking Sheep Tails: Do or Don’t

Tail docking is a common flock management practice intended to prevent flystrike and make shearing easier. Tail docking is painful for sheep, and when tails are docked too short, it can make...

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link to Scared Sheep: Here’s What To Know

Scared Sheep: Here’s What To Know

Sheep are relatively skittish and are easily scared by loud noises, humans, predators, and other animals. Keep your flock calm by creating a quiet, open environment where your sheep can see...

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link to CDT Vaccine for Sheep: What You Need To Know

CDT Vaccine for Sheep: What You Need To Know

The CDT vaccine for sheep keeps your flock healthy and safe from three types of bacteria—Clostridium perfringens type C, Clostridium perfringens type D, and Clostridium tetani. Clostridia bacteria...

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link to Caring For Your Sheep In Winter (What To Expect)

Caring For Your Sheep In Winter (What To Expect)

Caring for your sheep in winter requires focusing on warmth, sufficient food, shelter from harsh conditions, and warm, fresh drinking water. Even though sheep are resilient against the cold, they...

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link to How Do Sheep Sleep? All Questions Answered

How Do Sheep Sleep? All Questions Answered

Sheep sleep about four hours a day, often laying down but sometimes standing up. They sleep at night, taking short naps rather than one long sleep session. Sheep generally sleep outside in fields,...

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