Sheep not well, sad news and some helpful info pg 9-10

[chickensducks&agoose]

I housesat for some people with sheep once. It was a nightmare, one sheep died from worm infestation, and i had to catch and medicate all the others. so I am really glad your sheep is doing well. When in doubt, I call the vet!

 

[Beekissed]

So glad, Sally!!! But I was kinda hopin' you had a little one on the way....... I hope she stays well and doesn't give you a scare anymore.

I got to see many baby hair sheep lambs the other day and they were so darn cute I had to restrain myself. There was even one that looked almost like my Black Betty.

 

[FarmerChick]

if her left side is very distended it could be bloat
bloat kills definitely

baking soda is a big relief for them......leave free choice baking soda out in the barn I do for goats

 

[big brown horse]

I know me too. It was a blessing in disguise though, I just can't handle another iron in the fire so to speak.

chickensduckandagoose, yeah, sheep are very stoic and don't let on they aren't feeling well until it is almost too late. I've gotten pretty good at telling when one is off just a bit. Just been so busy this week I slacked off.

 

[aggieterpkatie]

I'm glad she's doing better! If she does it again, or even starts acting "off", I'd go ahead and treat her for toxemia just in case!

 

[noobiechickenlady]

Hurray!

 

[big brown horse]

Hey Aggie,

Can pregnancy toxemia be cured?

 

[big brown horse]

if her left side is very distended it could be bloat
bloat kills definitely

baking soda is a big relief for them......leave free choice baking soda out in the barn I do for goats

Dry or in their water? I'm assuming in their water, but I just want to make sure.

 

[TanksHill]

Good to hear shes feeling better.

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[miss_thenorth]

if her left side is very distended it could be bloat
bloat kills definitely

baking soda is a big relief for them......leave free choice baking soda out in the barn I do for goats

Dry or in their water? I'm assuming in their water, but I just want to make sure.

You can give them a handful of BS dry.