Livestock - Sheep Nutrition 0.0 / 5 ? OtherAnimal ManagementOtherOther Created by: Becky_BerryCreated on: 24-03-21 10:05 Feeding Apparatus trugg creep feeder gaps only big enough for lambs hay net ring feeder/hay feeder trough manger metal hay feeder feed wagon hopper 1 of 9 Sheep Feeding feeding usually takes place when housing indoors (e.g., for lambing) traditional diets country mix/ruminant mix e.g., roughages, concentrates, blocks/licks, fodder beet/turnips ability to recognise different life stages lactation post weaning pre and post mating mid to late pregnancy group of sheep is called a flock feed sheep as a flock 2 of 9 Bringing in Ewes singles = 4 weeks twins = 6 weeks triplets = 8 weeks may need more help don't tend to go full term 3 of 9 Bringing in Ewes: Multiples for twins 6 weeks prior to lambing = 200 grams extra 4 weeks prior to lambing = 400 grams extra 2 weeks prior to lambing = 600 grams extra for triplets 2 weeks prior to lambing = 800 grams 4 of 9 Lamb Feeding concentrate feed called intensive lamb pellets fed ad lib access always 5 of 9 Grazing Patterns continuous grazing free range of whole field rotational/intensive only allow a certain section ***** cordon off an area creep feeding and grazing lambs get extra nutrition 6 of 9 Factors to Consider faecal consistency normal faeces = formed pellets diarrhoea/scouring/loose motions could be a symptom of worms 7 of 9 Prophylactic worm before turning out into the field myiasis (fly strike) 8 of 9 Husbandry and Diet done quietly and in order no chasing by dogs fixed routine, regularly followed will ensure contented flock feed at the same time of day competitive eaters feed flocks dependent on size and age grass forms the base of their diet with hay silage or concentrates in winter or at other times of shortage 1.5 - 2.5 inches long grass is best for sheep won't graze if the grass is too muddy won't graze if slurry is spread 9 of 9
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