[Blackbelly] bottle feeding newborn
hi to all, sunday morning we had a newborn that was neglected by it's mother. we did not realize it till later in the day. we started bottle feeding but apparently it was to late. it died monday afternoon. can anyone recommend some type of formula that has the necessary nutrients that will be sufficient to give a newborn what it needs to survive the first 24 hours. thanks, Stewart and Deb in Mississippi ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] bottle feeding newborn
For newborns they need colostrum for at least the first 24 hours. I use a multi species available at the local farm storm. It is by Manna Pro and is in a green pouch. I mix 1 scoop with 4 oz of warm water. I feed if they will eat every two hours. But depending on size try to get at least 6 0z down within the first 18 hours. Had some tiny tiny lambs that I got 4 0z down and they made it okay. The one pound bag will do a lot of lambs and only cost about $13. Also keep what is called either lamb or goat drench on hand. If all else fails a little bit of molasses. The drench has vitamins and sugar that gives them energy and appetite if they are weak. I give any where from a dab to 1cc to start. Good luck if you have another and don't be afraid to email the list. Folks will help get you through it. Also make sure you have a pritcherds tit nipple regular ones are to big and hard for black bellies. Nancy Mossy Springs Ranch Quoting s2 s2k...@gmail.com: hi to all, sunday morning we had a newborn that was neglected by it's mother. we did not realize it till later in the day. we started bottle feeding but apparently it was to late. it died monday afternoon. can anyone recommend some type of formula that has the necessary nutrients that will be sufficient to give a newborn what it needs to survive the first 24 hours. thanks, Stewart and Deb in Mississippi ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] bottle feeding newborn
I wrote an article about raising bummer lambs on a bottle and it includes a formula for newborns. Download it at http://critterhaven.biz/info/articles/bummer_lamb.htm But be aware that it is absolutely critical that the newborn have sheep colostrum. Substituting cow colostrum reduces the chances of the lamb's survival. You can collect colostrum from a lactating ewe within 24-36 hours after birth and freeze it in ice cube trays to ensure that you have an emergency source on hand. Carol At 01:40 AM 2/4/2014, you wrote: can anyone recommend some type of formula that has the necessary nutrients that will be sufficient to give a newborn what it needs to survive the first 24 hours. Carol Elkins Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
