SAVE YOUR LAMB! Cold Lamb Won't Eat? Watch This NOW!

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Save Your Lamb! Cold Lamb Won't Eat! Watch this now! Learn the best way to treat hypothermia in lambs and save your lamb! In this video, Tim will cover all the basic steps necessary in order to save a lamb or goat kid stricken with hypothermia.
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@JustineAmos 4 месяца назад

We just warmed up and tubed a 12-hour-old lamb we found hypothermic in the jug. He was basically dead and now he is holding his head up and baa-ing. Thank you!

@LinessaFarms 4 месяца назад

Outstanding. Glad you were able to save the lamb. Thank you for taking the time to leave a message. Good luck to you!

@MiRa-pe2zz 3 года назад

If you warm them slowly under a lamp or fan heater instead of in water, the scent will remain and the ewe will accept the lamb back after the feed. If it is a twin, take the other twin away briefly as well (but not for too long as it needs to feed). The ewe will be anxious for both lambs and it will help her to re-accept the cold one after the tube feed.

@LinessaFarms 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip. 😬

@seller559 4 года назад

Excellent video. Thanks to you we saved one today. God Bless!

@ryanjohnson5807 3 года назад

Excellent stuff. Thank you Tim. Just saved our lamb.

@LinessaFarms 3 года назад

Thank you for watching our videos, Ryan! We appreciate your support.

@BlackSparrowRanch 4 года назад

Very helpful. We're going to be lambing soon, so hopefully we don't have any issues like this, but we appreciate the information. Those lambs are super cute jumping around in their little pen.

@LinessaFarms 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment. We will be posting a video soon on building a short term bottle baby pen. It’s always a good idea to have a little colostrum replacer on hand just in case your lambs/goat kids need a bump. Good luck on your upcoming lambing season!

@BlackSparrowRanch 4 года назад

Thank you. So far, so good. This information may have saved one of our lambs this week. I told my wife about the video, and she had to warm up a lamb on Monday while I was at work. Luckily the mom didn't reject the lamb afterward, but we do have colostrom and milk replacer on hand.

@LinessaFarms 4 года назад

Black Sparrow Ranch very nice. That is one good ewe! It is very rare that they will take a baby back after they have been taken away in this manner. Thank you for keeping us posted and good luck with the rest of lambing season!

@violettevicencio363 5 месяцев назад

8:33 This reminds me of “Little Bo-Peep” & “Mary Had a Little Lamb” from Nursery Rhymes (1983)

@yvonnecrozier4536 Год назад

We use a similar technique with a 5 gallon pail for the warm water. It's quick to grab, portable, and the high sides surround them a bit from draft! I'm sure you know this, but for others... If you can milk the mom and tube that into the lamb and then rub a little around its mouth before taking it back it has a better chance of being accepted back. Also a very small heated space to isolate them into (usually called a jug) is their best chance

@LinessaFarms Год назад

Hi, Yvonne. Thanks for watching the video and thanks for leaving some helpful tips. You are appreciated. We hope you have a great New Year!

@raydavis1587 3 года назад

Hello. Thank you for posting this video, I may need it tomorrow with a different lamb. We had a lamb born yesterday (3/9/21) His mouth was cold, he was cold, I put him in one towel and dried him off with another. mom wasn't very interested in helping. my husband had to hold her still while I held baby so he could drink. He was very weak. Eventually, we brought him in and warmed him up and gave him colostrum, he drank about 2 ounces before we went to bed and 1 ounce a few hours later, than 2 more ounces about 6am. When we took him back to mom, she was glad to see him, but she didn't really allow him to eat. We even put them in a room in the barn, our major issue is keeping him warm. We are expecting a cold front today through Friday. How do we keep him with mom and keep him warm? Thanks for your help!

@LinessaFarms 3 года назад

This is a complicated situation. I am making a video in a few hours and I will address your question. We have been getting similar questions from others as well. Thank you for watching our videos!

@thefromscratchhomestead Год назад

I have seen if you put it in a bag warms it up equally as good but there is a chance mom will take it back because it still smells like her. Cause you are not washing off all the fluids. But so much good info thank you!

@LinessaFarms Год назад

We have seen this as well. 👍🏻 Thanks for watching the videos. We have a few new tricks up our sleeve as well. We need to make a new video soon!

@faithfulacreshomestead-fai6876 Год назад

We did the bag technique last night with a goat and mom took him right back thankfully.

@daniellebrenner8422 4 года назад

Our first ewe is due any day, so I have been watching lots of videos. I have a question about the tube feeding. Do you tube feed 1 ounce every hour until the suck reflex kicks in. In one spot, I thought you said tube feed every 4 hours then in another spot it said 1 ounce every hour. Hopefully, we won't have to do this, but I want to be prepared just in case. Thank you for your videos. The banding and tail docking videos were excellent and so helpful!!

@LinessaFarms 4 года назад

Danielle Brenner hello and thanks for the question. We feed once every 4 hours. When tube feeding we only give one ounce every 4 hours. It should only take you about 1 tube feeding to get them going again. When bottle feeding, follow the ratio of 1 ounce per hour. So, we would bottle feed 4 ounces every four hours and then slowly expand that out to 6 ounces every six hours, eventually 8 ounces every 8, so on and so forth. Hopefully that makes sense.

@LinessaFarms 4 года назад

Danielle Brenner my formula is an estimate and you can bottle feed slightly more or less based on the lamb. It is important to avoid over feeding. When it comes to tube feeding, we never give more than 1 oz to help avoid aspiration.

@joyzerelly Год назад

When tubing, what's the knack to ensure you're definitely getting the tube in to the stomach and not the lungs?

@LinessaFarms Год назад

It’s always best to not tune an unconscious animal but there is only so much you can do. If you have a helper, you can hold them so their head is upright. Measure the tube from the tip of the nose to the sternum and that will be your approximate length needed. So long as you push the tube straight back and up to the mark, you will rarely go into the lungs. We have never actually seen in happen. You can feel the side of the neck and sometimes feel the tube but other times not. Anatomically, it is actually quite difficult to intubate/get into the lungs.

@patc2515 Год назад

Having tube fed lambs in different states / conditions many times I can tell you that the "knack or trick" to getting it down the throat and into the stomach is to first of all Hold the tip of the tube by the stomach like he showed in this video and the other end up by the mouth so that you can determine the length / depth needed. Warm the tube in hot water so it softens. This is very important. Coat it with a thin layer of coconut oil so its lubricated. Open the mouth of the lamb and fish the tube inwards very slowly over the tongue. From there, very slowly and lightly push and wiggle the tube in, but stop if the lamb bites or closes throat on the tube. You should only be slowly pushing it in when there's almost no resistance. If you just take your time and let the lambs throat almost pull it in on its own, you will surely end up with the tube in its stomach or at least far enough down the throat to begin slowly feeding. Go slow the entire time, including when you pull the tube out. Stop when there's resistance on the tube.

@ministry_of_love 2 года назад

City slicker from Cork city went for a spin in the country today and visited the Comeragh mountains, Co Waterford. Found a lamb showing the exact same symptoms in a field. Listless and lying down. My instinct was to feed him a bottle. Second instinct was to take him home, recuperate and drop off at the farm. On the way to buy a baby bottle and milk, I called to a local farm. The lady stated the farmer will tend to him. I passed by an hour later and he was still in the same spot. I'm upset at not having the skills to help the poor lamb. He was looking up at me helpless ....

@LinessaFarms 2 года назад

We know a lot of farmers who simply let them die. It’s too bad. Especially with hypothermia, you have to intervene quickly. Thanks for watching our videos and thanks for taking the time to leave us a message.

@ministry_of_love 2 года назад

@@LinessaFarms Thanks for your reply and video. Very educational.

@gabriellegraves8529 3 года назад

Do you have any tips for a bloated lamb? Mine is a couple weeks old and is very big, gassy, and I can tell he is having a hard time breathing

@LinessaFarms 3 года назад

We have a few recent posts on bloat on our discussion group on Facebook. We also have a video coming out soon. Our most recent video discusses therabloat. facebook.com/groups/linessafarmsllc/ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EDLlB3rto_I.html

@user-kh7qq6xx6l 5 месяцев назад

What must I use if my calf is sick loose waight

@LinessaFarms 5 месяцев назад

This is difficult to know without more information. I would start by taking its temperature to help determine if it has a bacterial infection.

@denisoconnor6343 3 года назад

A hair dryer is also very effective

@LinessaFarms 3 года назад

Denis, thank you for watching our videos and for the comment. You are correct! A simple hair dryer can go a long way with a cold lamb or goat kid. 👍🏻

@alinkixi 3 года назад

Hi, we have a lamb that has been born 3 days ago. When we found him he was very cold. We took him inside, put him next to the stove so that he can warm itself. We didn't do the bath tho because we still want his mom to accept him. He is all warmed up now but unfortunately he doesn't have any sucking reflex. The mom recognizes him and she has lots of milk to give but he just won't suck any milk. We are tube feeding him right now and he is very very quiet. He's not really jumping like I saw in your video at the end. He is a bit weak. He stands up but he doesn't move too much. What should be done in this case?

@LinessaFarms 3 года назад

Alina, thank you for the question. While we can save many lambs, we sometimes cannot save them and prevent them from becoming bottle babies. We usually see one of 3 scenarios. Scenario 1: Baby is cold and needs to be warmed up. Once we tube the baby once, it responds well and starts to suckle. At this point, the mom will either take the baby back or she won’t. If the mom takes the baby back, you may have to continue supplementing it with a bottle until it starts to nurse on its own. If the mom will accept it and doesn’t mind having it around, keep them together in a lambing jug for a few days minimum. Scenario 2: Baby is premature and lacks the ability to suck even after it is fully warmed up. In this case, you have a bottle baby and treat it as such. Continue to tube feed 4oz every 4 hours and the baby should start to suck after a day or so. Always give the baby the opportunity to nurse/bottle before you tube. A good way to check for a suck reflex is to place your pinky in the lambs mouth. If it has a suck reflex, it will suck on your pinky. I know you may not like to hear this but I have had to tube premature babies for 3 days before they developed a suck reflex. 😐 Scenario 3: Baby has some sort of illness/congenital defect/etc. and cannot be saved. We hope this information helps you out. Please keep us up to date on your progress.

@alinkixi 3 года назад

@@LinessaFarms We'll keep trying and hope we'll have a happy result. Thank you so much for answering my question.

@LinessaFarms 3 года назад

You are very welcome. We will be coming out with a video soon to address issues with newborn lambs. Best of luck to you and if you have any other questions feel free to ask.

@AshGreen359 Год назад

My ewe had twins and cleaned both of them and then rejected one of them. We gave it a bottle at first but then she stopped sucking. It's close to 100F here so she wasn't cold. We have been tube feeding her to get colustrum in her but we need to get her sucking again and hopefully convince the mom to take her back. Not sure there is much hope of accomplishing it though.

@LinessaFarms Год назад

That’s a tough one. I would assume the mom picked up on some kind of cue that the lamb is disabled, etc… it’s uncommon for them to start off with a suck reflex and then lose it. I would suspect you are correct, it will be difficult to get her to take it back. You would have better luck grafting it to a new mom with a single at the time of birth.

@AshGreen359 Год назад

@@LinessaFarms probably too late to do that now though?

@LinessaFarms Год назад

@@AshGreen359 if the baby will nurse, you can usually graft to a new mom up to about a week of age. If the baby isn’t nursing though, there isn’t much of a point because she will just reject it as well.

@AshGreen359 Год назад

@@LinessaFarms It's worth a try. Hopefully she'll start sucking again now that she's stronger.

@AshGreen359 Год назад

@@LinessaFarms Okay I have a really stupid question. I've switched to alfalfa hay for the calcium. However they don't seem to eat all of it. I'm starting to think maybe not all of it is edible. Are they supposed to eat the whole thing or just part?

@violettevicencio363 5 месяцев назад

8:35 Is Kids & Lambs, a boy or girl⁉️

@oldmanpatriot1490 2 года назад

I have this problem as I type.. The lamb basically starved for about 24 hours. first I stuck her on a heating pad to see if she would respond and she did so then I rushed her to the vet. He gave her 1 1/2 oz, and then some shots, steroid, vitamins, and anti biotic. I have her in the house still on a heating on low. her nose is warm, seems like labored breathing to me but Ive never dealt with this before. She is breathing tho... No muscle mass, can not stand up, doesnt really move much. her suckle reflex is getting stronger but im afraid to try the bottle cause she is sooooooo weak.. The vet wants me to give her a full syringe every 2 hours... That just seems like way too much. Her belly still feels full from the last feeding. so im waiting an extra hour just for caution.. She is not out of the woods by any means but she has improved some.. as slight as it may be she has.. Color seems better although sometimes I wonder if there is still a blue tint but that could be my eyes playing tricks.. She is a fighter.. she made it 24 hours in a cold barn. I just hope im not spinning my wheels. so worried about her. she is soo limp when you hold her. she has pooped 2 or 3 times, and has pee'd quite a bit but its been a while since that has happened. Also.,, I will add,, there has been times that I have questioned this same vet's practices before.. Super nice guy but Sometimes he seems like he is all left feet and thumbs. Do you have any thoughts.? A quick response would be greatly appreciated.

@LinessaFarms 2 года назад

Unless her mouth is cold when you put your finger in it, she probably doesn’t need to be on the heating pad. A healthy lamb will be able to take up to 4oz every 4 hours so I wouldn’t be too overly concerned about the feeding. If you under feed and she becomes hypoglycemic, you’ll have other issues to deal with. Place your finger in her mouth and see if she will suck on your finger and if her mouth is warm. Do you have a bottle with a Pritchard nipple on it? I would prefer to see you feed her that way as compared to a syringe. If she has no suck reflex, you will have to tube her.

@LinessaFarms 2 года назад

Once she is up and going, limit her to 4 oz every 4 hours (only offer it every 4 hours). A nice plastic tote with some pine shavings in the bottom works well for a temporary home. You won’t hurt her with a heating pad but keep it on low. They are very small and can get overheated quickly. It is not uncommon for them to be down for over 24 hours after a long period of hypothermia or hypoglycemia. The other situation you may need to consider is that she was down because she was born too weak to nurse or some other underlying developmental issue such as prematurity, etc…

@oldmanpatriot1490 2 года назад

@@LinessaFarms Yes she is inside and in a plastic tote. I read through some of the comments. I seen where you once had to tube feed for 3 days... She might be in that catagory.. She wants to suckle, But as soon as she starts, she stops.. On the heating pad. Ok,,, I will go turn it off now. and keep an eye on her.. I have bottle fed before, but tube feeding is new to me. I am dedicated and as long as she is breathing, I wont quit.. She definitely dont like the tube. I do need to get some new nipples tho.. The ones I have absolutely suck.. They are fine for a normal bottle baby but this type of care needs a better product. The syringe/tube feeder he gave me looks identical to yours, it holds 2 ounces. so if its 4 oz's for 4 hours, thats probably why he has me doing every 2 hours. I dont like the tube feeding. I hope she comes around soon.. I just started this morning around 9am. so its been 12 hours. and she is fighting.. Its in Gods hands now. Im just the technician. Thank you and if I have any other questions, I will surely reach out. ' God Bless.

@LinessaFarms 2 года назад

Ok. I have a better understanding of what you are talking about now. Yes the tube feeding every 2 hours is appropriate. I know the tube feeding is a little intimidating but you’ll be fine. Most people are concerned about placing a line in the lungs but it is fairly difficult to do. Make sure the tube feeding solution is warm when you administer it, wait for the tube to completely empty and remove the tube as fast as possible when done. So long as she continues to urinate, you should be ok. I wish you luck and regardless of the outcome, you will know you did your best.

@oldmanpatriot1490 2 года назад

@@LinessaFarms She made it through the night. suckle still not strong enough and she is barely responsive to stimulation. my last feeding was at 5:30am I am due now to feed her, but her belly feels really full and she did not pee throughout the night, A little pee came out when I tube fed her last but not much. Also,, the vet showed me how to do this, and he is having me put the tube much farther in as you show here. against, he is a nice guy but left feet and thumbs. so it makes me wonder by doing it the way he showed me, am I going to far in and causing more harm than good. as of right now,, I am afraid to giver more because her belly is literally the same size after I fed last.. wonder if I should wait a little longer..

@Sheepie87 4 года назад

How hot is hot as you can stand it? Can it be too hot?

@LinessaFarms 4 года назад

Hello and thanks for the question. Most homes have a thermostat setting on their hot water heater to prevent scalding but, for the sake of argument, if it’s too hot for you to keep your hand in, it’s probably too hot. This goes for bathing and for the gastric tube fluid temperature as well. In the end, we just want to prevent burns. 👍🏻

@Sheepie87 4 года назад

Linessa Farms, LLC ok that’s what I was wondering because my hot water heater isn’t great and the water can definitely get scalding hot. I really like your channel and videos theyre always very well done. Thanks for making them! I’m hoping to have my first lambs this year in early February so this video is one I’ll remember just in case

@LinessaFarms 4 года назад

Grace Noel that’s very exciting! Thanks for watching and keep us posted on your new lambs!

@LinessaFarms 4 года назад

Grace Noel that’s very exciting! Thanks for watching and keep us posted on your new lambs!

@Sheepie87 4 года назад

Linessa Farms, LLC just had our first lamb the day before Valentine’s! He’s doing great so far, a little ram lamb. Luckily not hypothermic! Waiting on the other ewe now!

@violettevicencio363 5 месяцев назад

7:04 Is Lamb, a boy or girl⁉️

@jeffreywaterman6430 Год назад

You make some good points but you should NEVER use a stomach tube on a lamb that is laying on its side. 30 years in the sheep business teaches you a lot

@LinessaFarms Год назад

Honestly, in retrospect I’m not a fan of tubing them cold at all. I hear what you’re saying… if someone has help or is able to do it alone (unlikely for someone without experience) they should have the head and body upright. Of course, most people just tube them and then flop them on the ground which defeats the purpose. As you know, the point of not laying them down is to prevent aspiration so if we are going to tube them and then lay them down, the risk of aspiration is still there. I’ve tubed a lot that were down and honestly, if I can’t sit there and hold them upright until they come around (assuming they will), I don’t worry about it as the aspiration risk is the same. While I haven’t lost one to aspiration, I think the better answer is to give a peritoneal glucose injection, warm them up and then tube them once they can hold their heads up on their own. Other than the hypothermia, hypoglycemia is a huge culprit for death. It seems the glucose injection first, followed by warming usually eliminates the need to tube as they will usually regain suck reflex by then. In the end, yes. If you’re going to tube them cold, hold them up and keep them held up until they can hold their head up on their own.