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Calf, Lamb and Kid and Chick Rearing and Health
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What does your pet need to keep it happy?
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Food
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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
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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
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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
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Allow lambs and kids access to clean pasture from 7 days old
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Water
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Shelter and warmth
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Love and playtime
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Kept healthy
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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
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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.
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Chick Housing
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What’s the difference ?
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Oh Oh !!!!
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What’s wrong with the calf and lamb?
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What’s this ?
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Which Lamb is unwell?
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Sore Eyes……Ow!
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Why do these lambs look unwell?
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If you suspect your pet is sick take it’s temperature: Calf 38.5 C Lamb/Kid 39.1 C
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Poisonous plants Oleander Rhubarb ( Leaves) Rhododendron Lilies Poppies Fox gloves Red Maple Ivy
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What’s happening here ?
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What’s the difference?
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Let the Fun begin !
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Questions ?
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