SHEEP-RAISING IN BRITISH COLT.; .M MIA. ."..", 



from wool-ball in the stomach, which might have been prevented. If very dirty the 

 udders need to be washed, or the lamb may refuse to suckle. 



Assistance in l.ainhin<i. This is not often very necessary. The ewe should be 

 left to herself until at least two hours after showing signs of lambing. Straining 

 indicates that the lamb is about to be expelled. The " water-bag " soon bursts, and 

 the fore feet of the lamb should then appear with the nose next, between the front 

 legs. This is a normal birth presentation. If the lamb is seen or felt to be in any 

 other position, with perhaps a leg or the head bent backwards, assistance must be 

 given. With the hand and arm well washed and covered with vaseline, olive-oil, or 

 lard, push back the lamb into the body until room can be obtained to turn it into the 

 proper position. A cord can first be attached to one or both legs or to the lower 

 jaw of the lamb if necessary. These operations must be done gently and carefully. 

 Cases of inflammation of the womb caused by abnormal conditions at lambing should 

 be treated by injection of a weak creolin solution into the womb through an oiled 



Flock in which there are evidences of neglect. 



hose with funnel. Give by the mouth 2 drams of laudanum in 2 tablespoon fills 

 of raw linseed-oil. The after-birth, if retained in the ewe, should be gently and 

 gradually pulled away. When expelled it must be removed and buried. 



In cases of twins or triplets, there may be some time between births. When 

 burn, the second or third lambs should be put with the first, so that the ewo will at 

 once know and own it. 



\\'< ah Lambs. If the lamb has any difficulty in sucking, due to weakness or the 

 restlessness or stupidity of the mother, assistance must be given by holding tlie ewe 

 or tying her and directing the lamb. The milk should be started from the teal, and 

 a little squirted into the lamb's mouth. As soon as the lamb is born the mucus 

 should be cleaned from its nostrils and mouth, and the attendant may blow into the 

 nostrils to start the lungs. The ewe will lick and dry her offspring, and in a few 

 minutes a strong lamb should be on his feet. Weak, lifeless lambs can often be 

 bn. nght round by wrapping in hot blankets and feeding the ewe's milk frequently, 

 a little at a time with a spoon, with perhaps a little whisky added. 



