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City Biddy
When mine had a problem they were not free ranging. The had no other food.
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lorihadams
Always doing laundry
My ducklings are getting a little layer mash (they're stealing it from mama) but I only feed about a cup of layer crumbles to 6 hens, 4adult ducks, and 17 babies. They also get 2 handfulls of scratch grains mixed with boss. The rest of the day they are in the woods fending for themselves. Mine got regular starter for the first 3 weeks though.....They're foraging so well I just gave up. Do you think they'll be okay?
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City Biddy
Sounds fine to me. IMO variety is the key to successful diets anyway.
Old Sew'n'Sew
All Strings Considered
Sorry about this, accidents can happen easily, don't blame yourself because, it is very hard to do on a moving target. U need lots of hands to keep the patient from moving and sometimes that doesn't work either.
I have done this both ways, and did not have any problems w/ bleeding but kept blood stop stuff on hand just in case.
A friend who raised cattle and horses showed me how to properly band, so after that I always banded because it is the most safe.
If you have, or can borrow the tool to stretch the bands, it only takes a few seconds and no pain or bleeding , the entire scrot falls off in about 7-10 days., no cutting needed. (They walk kind of funny for a little while.)
You could maybe give the little fella a antibiotic shot because you could still lose him later if he has had this much trouble. Plenty of fluids ( electrolytes) and let him rest in a warm dark place, if he is in shock.
Beekissed
Mountain Sage
I have the bander and bands...just used poor judgement. I drenched him with my own brand of electrolytes and he is fine and dandy. Just inspected the site and it looks well...no erythema or drainage noted, no tenderness noted.
I don't do meds here unless absolutely necessary, so he will live or die on his own immunities. On this place its get tough or die....no freeloaders, no sissies!
I don't do meds here unless absolutely necessary, so he will live or die on his own immunities. On this place its get tough or die....no freeloaders, no sissies!
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City Biddy
If he still has his little sack attached you might give him a good saline wash each day - just to help healing along and keep any creepies in the skin folds at bay.
Beekissed
Mountain Sage
He has formed a nice scab and it all looks great. He is skipping around being his normal spoiled only child self! 
He has passed the three day mark and no signs of maggots on or near the wound, still no edema or other signs of inflammation.
God too care of the little bugger!
He has passed the three day mark and no signs of maggots on or near the wound, still no edema or other signs of inflammation.
God too care of the little bugger!
Farmfresh
City Biddy
Great news!
Blackbird
Goat Whisperer
Hi Bee!
We just castrated three bucklings yesterday too!
I used the easy way out though - bands and the applicator. I'd probably have the same trouble as you had, but worse, with my luck! Glad to hear the little guy is doing well though! Food for the table! =P
We just castrated three bucklings yesterday too!
I used the easy way out though - bands and the applicator. I'd probably have the same trouble as you had, but worse, with my luck! Glad to hear the little guy is doing well though! Food for the table! =P
Beekissed
Mountain Sage
As of yesterday his scrotum was looking hard and inflamed....so we banded it, poor guy. Scrubbed it down with iodine solution and applied antibiotic ointment.
Today he is hopping around much more and seems more quick on his feet. It looks like crisis has been averted.
I really, really botched this poor lamb....but I've learned to band and not fool around with razor blades.
He is gaining weight like you wouldn't believe!!!
AND he's become more aggressive at feeding time....poor Little Mo! 
When he butts her udder he about lifts her off the ground!
I am also amazed at the size of this ewe's udder...she is a very milky gal with good, well-placed teats and a broad udder base. She is also maintaining great condition during her lactation...without added grains to keep her going. I think she is just one of those sheep that are aggressive feeders and is not picky about her browse....she is an eating machine. Her coat is pretty and maintains a good amount of softening lanolin....I really like how her wool/hair feels.
All in all, I think she is going to be a great addition to my little flock.
I will be picking up my ram lamb soon and am having some logistical problems....no matter how hard I try, my electric fence just will not function. Tried everything and even bought a new charger...tried all the connections, checked the lines for accidental ground, etc.
This all means I will have no way to keep him separate from my unbred ewe unless I pen him in a small area...which I do not want to do.
I will work it out but its aggrevating. :/
Got my first produce out of the garden....finally! Just a few yellow squash and broccoli.
Today he is hopping around much more and seems more quick on his feet. It looks like crisis has been averted.
I really, really botched this poor lamb....but I've learned to band and not fool around with razor blades.
He is gaining weight like you wouldn't believe!!!
AND he's become more aggressive at feeding time....poor Little Mo! When he butts her udder he about lifts her off the ground! I am also amazed at the size of this ewe's udder...she is a very milky gal with good, well-placed teats and a broad udder base. She is also maintaining great condition during her lactation...without added grains to keep her going. I think she is just one of those sheep that are aggressive feeders and is not picky about her browse....she is an eating machine. Her coat is pretty and maintains a good amount of softening lanolin....I really like how her wool/hair feels.
All in all, I think she is going to be a great addition to my little flock.
I will be picking up my ram lamb soon and am having some logistical problems....no matter how hard I try, my electric fence just will not function. Tried everything and even bought a new charger...tried all the connections, checked the lines for accidental ground, etc.
This all means I will have no way to keep him separate from my unbred ewe unless I pen him in a small area...which I do not want to do.
I will work it out but its aggrevating. :/
Got my first produce out of the garden....finally! Just a few yellow squash and broccoli.
