new orphan Texas Dall Lamb 3 days old

[judy mayes]

I was given an orphan lamb very close to death ,anyone have tips to pass on that might help me with him. I gave him power source,and vit injs .he got stronger last night but not able to stand and the same this morning but inside of her mouth is warm ,i kept him in the bathroom buy the register with a small heater close to warm, her she was very cold .All help would be appreciated .
judy

 

[NannyPatty]

What are you feeding her? Cow's milk will cause diarrhea and electrolyte imbalance. Go to your animal health and find a suitable sheep milk replacer. Continue to keep her warm until she regains strength and then gradually acclimate to the outside.

 

[judy mayes]

Thank you for the good advice.i have lamb milk replacer .judy

 

[NannyPatty]

It will take a few days for her to get her strength back if she was without the mom for very long. They love to be cuddled too, just like our other critters and human babies.

 

[judy mayes]

anyone tell me how much to tube him at one feeding how may times a day ,? Up to now he has been able to suck yet.
I am more or a goat person than a lamb
Judy

 

[Double R]

Has it had colostrum?
Should be feeding directions on your replacer.
I would tube on the light side.
Be sure not to tube it very many times or it will get lazy and rely on it and not suck.
Also give it probiotics to stabiluthe gut.

 

[judy mayes]

Thank you,sounds like very good advice.
Judy

 

[CluelessKai]

I would put pinky finger in it's mouth, hold it's mouth around your finger and use a syringe to put a light stream of milk down your finger. Push down on it's tongue when you do this. You're going to have to teach it to nurse and get it on it's hooves even if you have to hold most of it's weight.

 

[judy mayes]

If there unable to stand and have fluid in there airway is it best to lay flat head up or head down ,An any tips on helping get a rattle out .? I wanna do all i can to help him.
Judy

 

[CluelessKai]

I would do the cupped hands and drum on the ribs to help break things loose, then hold him so it's head is hanging down to help move fluid out of it's airway. I would also use a towel and make a sling to keep it in standing position.

 

[judy mayes]

I would do the cupped hands and drum on the ribs to help break things loose, then hold him so it's head is hanging down to help move fluid out of it's airway. I would also use a towel and make a sling to keep it in standing position.

thank you will do my best.
Judy

 

[Double R]

Had it had colostrum?
Is the rattle from milk going down the wrong way?

 

[judy mayes]

i do not know it was with mom for couple days ,he hasnt nursed seem to want to try to swallow
Judy

 

[Double R]

If it hasn’t had colostrum it’s wont survive.
Keep us posted! Get probiotic in it asap and keep up with the vitamin B

 

[judy mayes]

yes,i know that Thanks
Judy

 

[winds-of-change]

I’m following this. Poor little lamb.

 

[judy mayes]

Yes,its awful and hard to handle on the person too .i get attatched.
Judy