tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286251669914520325.post1706135185817767716..comments2023-04-18T04:04:45.257-04:00Comments on Tyche's Run: Two lambs, TWO sheep, and a reindeer, Part 2Tyche's Minderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14672047171988985103noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286251669914520325.post-78691739750196548522014-08-04T10:49:54.291-04:002014-08-04T10:49:54.291-04:00Holey Moley. There never seems to be a lull in th...Holey Moley. There never seems to be a lull in the action, does there? I am so glad you moved quickly and you have such a great vet resource. Reindeer? You are also right about using an Icelandic for any procedure whatsoever. They are drama queens/kings and not the most cooperative. Thank goodness you have some sweet, healthy sheep who don't mind volunteering. And that fleece! Those fleeces!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286251669914520325.post-31203382694379614612014-08-04T09:32:55.728-04:002014-08-04T09:32:55.728-04:00Good griefikins! Good thing you got Bumblebee to ...Good griefikins! Good thing you got Bumblebee to the vet's as quickly as you did.<br /><br />Our area would be TERRIBLE for sheep this year. So much rain and cool temps. Even when we haven't had rain for a couple of days (that may have happened once or twice . . . since it stopped snowing), the morning dew is so heavy it lasts until afternoon. (Well, this certainly isn't "sheep country" up here anyway.)<br /><br />As for your last picture . . . now THAT is a reindeer! Broken leg and all. Poor pumpkin.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286251669914520325.post-83098170281127459602014-08-04T07:56:05.353-04:002014-08-04T07:56:05.353-04:00Clover can cause bloat and maybe she's concern...Clover can cause bloat and maybe she's concerned about bladder stones as well? Both are a concern of course but that's it's own lengthy discussion... Parasites are top priority right now as they are quick killers and this has been a bad summer for them as it's been so wet and cool rather than dry and dusty as it normally would be by now. Maybe not in your area. Lambs are especially susceptible and need to be watched like a hawk, especially during and after times of stress, like weaning... <br /><br />There are a couple dewormers that cover barber pole (Haemonchus) worms and should not be a "secret". They are easily obtained and you just need to read the labels to see what worms they cover and dosages. Your best bet would be to take some fecal samples in to see what sort of parasite loads they are currently carrying and then to monitor how well the dewormer you choose to use is working. Her concern about running home and doing everyone most likely stems from over use causing resistance issues. <br /><br />Bottom line, parasites are a huge concern for all shepherds and something you'll need to research and research and research as they change protocols... Maybe you have a state sheep/goat organization that offers workshops or lectures that can keep you apprised. Work with your vet to develop a good working strategy, be vigilant, keep product on hand, don't hesitate. They are killers :-(.<br /><br />Give Bumblebee a big hug for me!thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286251669914520325.post-9423728902172257662014-08-04T07:37:00.384-04:002014-08-04T07:37:00.384-04:00Eep, why aren't wethers supposed to have clove...Eep, why aren't wethers supposed to have clover? I can't keep my boys away from clover, our hay field was seeded with it years ago (over my loud protests) and now pretty much the entire property is covered in it, but it'd be useful to know what I need to keep an eye out for if there's a problem!RuusVerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05764700709986640392noreply@blogger.com