Calf, Lamb and Kid and Chick Rearing and Health
What does your pet need to keep it happy?
Food
Amounts to Feed - Calves At least 4L colostrum during first day (ideally during first 6h) Jersey 2L 2x/day Fresian 2-4L 2x/day 30 kg3.8 L/day 40 kg4.2 L/day 50 kg4.6 L/day 60 kg5.0 L/day
Amounts to Feed - Calves Calf meal –Ad lib from 7 days old until eating well, then up to 1 kg/day by weaning Allow access to clean pasture from 2 weeks old
Amounts to Feed – Lambs & Kids AgeLambsKidsFrequency 1-2 days100ml 8x / day 3-7 days250ml 4x / day 1-3 weeks300ml350ml4x / day 3-6 weeks500ml600ml4x / day >6 weeks1 L1250ml1x / day
Allow lambs and kids access to clean pasture from 7 days old
Water
Shelter and warmth
Love and playtime
Kept healthy
Good Rearing Practices Good quality colostrum Dry and draught-free pen Gradual changes, avoid stress Ensure fresh clean water always available Offer good quality hay, meal or pellets from 7-10 days of age to assist rumen development
Chicken Rearing Access to food and water as soon as you get home. Feed Chick Starter crumbles Need temperature of 32-38°c. Can be on Chick crumbles till 18 weeks of age. Then change to Layer pellets gradually.
Chick Housing
What’s the difference ?
Oh Oh !!!!
What’s wrong with the calf and lamb?
What’s this ?
Which Lamb is unwell?
Sore Eyes……Ow!
Why do these lambs look unwell?
If you suspect your pet is sick take it’s temperature: Calf 38.5 C Lamb/Kid 39.1 C
Poisonous plants Oleander Rhubarb ( Leaves) Rhododendron Lilies Poppies Fox gloves Red Maple Ivy
What’s happening here ?
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What’s the difference?
Let the Fun begin !
Questions ?