48 Sheep Management. 



EWES WITH SINGLE LAMBS. 



Ewes with single lambs often disown them on ac- 

 count of the lack of milk to support them, caused 

 by the fact that they have not been properly fed 

 before lambing. Young ewes that have their first 

 lambs belong to this class in particular. Each ewe 

 should be put by herself with her lamb and be 

 fed grain and milk-producing succulent feeds to 

 start the milk flow. The lamb which does not get 

 enough milk from its dam should in the meantime 

 be helped along by means of cow's milk until its 

 mother is in shape to care for it. 



LAMBS BORN WEAK. 



Once in a while a lamb is born in a weak condi- 

 tion. The careful shepherd is on hand to assist it 

 by lifting it up to its mother's udder, putting the 

 teat into its mouth, and drawing some milk into 

 the mouth with his fingers. This should be re- 

 peated until the lamb, after it has once had the 

 taste of milk and has gained strength, is able to 

 stand and drink by itself. 



Some lambs, although they may be born strong, 

 are unable to find the mother's teat. Ewes some- 

 times have their udders wrapped up in dense or 

 long wool, which makes it difficult for the lamb to 

 find the teat. This is especially the case with 

 Shropshires and long wool breeds. In such in- 



