Re: [Blackbelly] fly season approaches

[Cecil Bearden]

I did not get a chance to try the citronella eucalyptus and lemon oil as 
much as I would like.  Aromatics can be toxic.  Mineral oil for laxative 
is purer than the mineral oil for oil spray on plants, but about 1/3 the 
price.  The plant spray has to meet USDA requirements.  The laxative 
only has to meet FDA requirements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have not noticed any behavior problems with any spray so far.  I have 
found that if you want to get a ewe to claim another lamb, smear Vicks 
or mentholatum etc on the lambs and on the ewes nose 2 to 3 times a day. 
In 3 to 4 days she will claim the lamb.  It gives the lamb time to get 
the ewe's milk into its system and smell like her.  I switched a lamb 
from a mother that did not want her baby to one that had lost hers 
before the live lamb had a chance to suck the colostrum.  I had no 
problem getting her to take it immediately.  I think the colustrum from 
the ewe causes the lamb to have her scent.....

Cecil in OKla
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