Feeding Systems for Artificially Reared Lambs
- There are a wide variety of techniques for feeding orphan lambs – varying from a nipple on a bottle for only a few lambs, to large, commercially available feeders.
- These measure and mix the milk replacer on a regular basis. The choice of system will depend on the number of lambs to be reared, individual circumstances and preferences. Regardless of which system is chosen, sanitation is critical.