[Jacob-list] sick lambs--any suggestions?

[Kelly Foster]

I am sorry about not getting back to you sooner. A friend had that problem
with a couple of her lambs that had to be bottle fed. Turned out they had
not gotten enough colostrum and had gotten a joint infection. They were put
on antibiotics and are now fine. Hope this helps.   Kelly Foster
Maple Lane Homestead
Reg. Jacob Sheep, German Angora Rabbits and Colored Crosses
    -----Original Message-----
    From: melody <melody at empnet.com>
    To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
    Date: Wednesday, March 07, 2001 1:09 AM
    Subject: [Jacob-list] sick lambs--any suggestions?


    .  One of my sister's yearling ewes had twins last Thursday, and
wouldn't take them.  After holding the ewe so they could get the colostrum
through the first day, she has been bottle feeding with Purina milk
replacer.  They have been doing well, but this morning began to act as
though they were in pain, just standing around humped up.  They acted as
though their hind legs are weak or painful, too.  Now their front legs are
showing the same weakness.  Any ideas what this could be, or what to do?
    Melody at CritterLand
    Redmond OR