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lamb with swollen belly

04-03-2015 04:07AM

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stonemad222

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i have a lamb with what seems to be a swollen belly of wind.he is healthy but im afraid it mite harm him.any advice.

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#2 04-03-2015 08:42AM

razor8

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Possibly rattle belly, get a antibiotic down his throat ASAP if you think he looks off color

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#3 04-03-2015 04:30PM

MayoAreMagic

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Is he a twin/triplet or off a ewe that mightn't have much milk? Usually a lamb with a belly is a sign of malnourishment.

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#4 04-03-2015 04:42PM

Willfarman

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Give him a shake. Believe it or not you will hear him rattle. Usually r.i.p I'm afraid.

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#5 04-03-2015 11:13PM

Green farmer

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not really a good out look for him unfortunately. Got one here last year.think it's called water belly

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#6 05-03-2015 05:06PM

loopyloulilly

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Works for us is baking powder and water, down the throat.

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