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So I have a new addition. A friend who's a shearer turns up with an orphan lamb today. Don't know if it's mum abandoned it ,it was a twin and she's left it and taken the other one or she passed . The farmer didn't have time to bottle feed it , so guess what I'm doing tonight. How I get conned into these things I don't know. I've named him Theodore.
Love the name. This makes me happy for you. I hope it all goes well. How often do they eat?
Thanks. Apparently every 4-6 hours. So I'll be up again at around 1 am to feed . At least it's not as often as foals ,they're every 2 hours.
Wow. Good luck. Please report back. I hope Theodore does well! During quarantine, I got the channel with the Incredible Dr Pol the vet. Forgot what network it was because I don’t get it anymore but wow. Farmers work their butts off, never ending job. The animal births were amazing. Chains and whatnot! Kudos to the large animal vets walking around in crap and up to their shoulders in.. birth canals.
There is nothing more rewarding than assisting a birth and having everything go ok. Watching the little ones bounce around after they find their legs. I wish everybody could have that experience. Gives perspective.
Aww bless your heart. This brought such a joy to me. Keep being the light to not only humans but all of Gods creation. Love you God bless
Thank you,I'm glad it made you smile.
Omg adorable❤ Wish you had a live cam!
He's pretty cute I have to admit.I've fed orphan foals,calves ,kittens and puppies but never a lamb. He was pretty hollowed in the flanks and dehydrated when he dropped him off this afternoon but he's had a few feeds and has brightened up and is looking a lot better now.
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