SIR, YOU ARE PROVIDING AN INVALUABLE, INDISPENSABLE SERVICE. WE WISH YOU ALL THE VERY BEST, ALWAYS!!!
@emmanuelspromisefarm6118
3 жыл бұрын
He sure is he and his family are great. What great helpers he has and valuable experience they are getting. His daughter's must be so proud.
@LinessaFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate your support!
@viscache1
2 жыл бұрын
Your assistant looks a little ‘camera hesitant’. It’s great to have help! I always valued the time I had with my children as they were growing up. I was lucky to be able to work from home after moving back to the US so I did the home schooling thing and had the privilege of really getting to know them and appreciate them before they left.
@markkristynichols845
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! I have 3 bottle lambs who weren’t thriving and wanted to know when to introduce feed so thanks so much and new sub! ❤️ Kristy in Missouri 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@LinessaFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Mark and Kristy! Thanks for watching our videos and thanks for taking the time to leave us a kind message. We appreciate it. 😬
@emmanuelspromisefarm6118
3 жыл бұрын
This is great and how you linked the other videos will come in handy. Thank you so much. Many will benefit greatly from this video. Awesome.
@LinessaFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video idea. Good luck with your lambs!
@suryokanto4470
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Sometimes I can't understand with your pronounciation but by changing the speed bit slower and turn on the subtitle then slowly I begin to understand and get used to your accent. Thanks 👍
@alvarohernandez9983
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Appreciate all the information!
@LinessaFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our videos and we appreciate your feedback!
@PRDreams
2 жыл бұрын
Your assistant looks so tired! I was in baby watch the first night after our baby goats were born and I was so exhausted the next morning. I feel her pain! Tell her we thank her for her hard work! You guys do amazing work there! Edit: do you have a video like this one for baby goats?
@LinessaFarms
2 жыл бұрын
We do not have a video on baby goats that is similar to this one but we will soon. Baby time usually means a lack of sleep for everyone.
@azaleahillocks
9 ай бұрын
Good information
@shanethomas323
4 ай бұрын
Hello Tim, do you have a printable timeline for your awesome video birth thru weaning?
@LinessaFarms
4 ай бұрын
In our download section of linessa farms website, you can download a sheep or goat management calculator. This is an excel file that will show you what to do year round.
@davidglenewinkel4416
3 жыл бұрын
Just curious why you give the partial dose of CD&T instead of the full dose. So the kid will get the partial, a full dose at four weeks, and another full dose at six weeks?
@LinessaFarms
3 жыл бұрын
David this is a great question. Thank you for watching our videos and asking questions it helps us out a lot. So, a little history.... We have only been giving the subq penicillin and CDT shot to the newborns for the last few years. As a matter of fact, some of our older videos will not show this and may even show us giving tetanus antitoxin at tail docking and ear tagging. Following the advise of Dr. Kennedy from Pipestone veterinary services, we started giving the penicillin and CDT mixture at birth to help combat navel ill and ward off tetanus. Dr. Kennedy was known to give a 2cc subq injection to his lambs at birth and in his books you will see this is what he states. Following the manufacturers directives based on lamb weight, the 1cc/1cc dose is a little on the heavy side (depending on your birth weight of course). Due to our large audience size and a wide variety of animal weights and breeds, we felt it was safest for us to advise a dose of 1/2cc and 1/2cc. With this being said, if we have large lambs over 10-12 pounds we do up the dose to 1cc/1cc. So, without sounding like a hypocrite, we don’t always do exactly what we say in our videos and try to err on the side of caution while still providing the benefits of the medication. This initial dose is simply a short term preventative measure. Most mammal’s immune systems cannot produce an adequate immune response this early in life and so the effects of the first day CDT more than likely won’t last. This is another reason why it is so important for mom to get her annual CDT vaccination and to try to ensure baby gets the colostrum at birth. We are looking for/hoping for the passive immunity from the colostrum to help protect baby until his/her thymus can start kicking in and producing its own antibodies. So, while the initial dose of CDT is for the short term immunity, we do want to perform our scheduled vaccinations as normal to help provide the lamb/kid with the opportunity to develop its own antibodies. Assuming the mom has her shots up to date, and assuming the baby gets colostrum, technically speaking, we could get by with only giving penicillin at birth but it’s really not worth the risk. We used to give tetanus antitoxin back in the day and this was common practice for decades. Recent studies have shown it simply isn’t effective due to its extremely short half life and other factors. I know this was a long answer but it’s a complicated subject. I hope this helps and if you need anything else, please don’t hesitate to ask! Tim
@davidglenewinkel7815
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the explanation. As always your answers show the time and research that you do to give the best information to your subscribers. Best channel ever.
@Mysfit_Oasis
Жыл бұрын
I've noticed that as long as my animals have constant hay, the aggressive behavior calms down, and my feed bill does to... thank you for touching on the constant feed part... I was warned my animals wouldn't stop eating.... but I find the opposite has occurred. When I tightly budget thier hay to what they actually need, I find the animals go threw my hay consistently.... as they have learned to trust the hay is always there, there are many days when maybe only half has been eaten... I had my first livestock babies born YESTURDAY!!! Twin sheep, a boy and a girl...(sadly one will be rehomed, my homestead is small and I don't keep opposite gendered litter mates. ..) and so I'm coming to my main source for info on how to care for them!!! Thank you so much! I'll be contacting my farm vet to see about purchasing the needed tetnis shots and stuff...
@LinessaFarms
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a kind message and let us know how things are going on your farm. We appreciate you watching our videos and for your support. Best of luck to you moving forward and please keep us posted on your progress. 👍🏻
@Mysfit_Oasis
Жыл бұрын
@@LinessaFarms I sure will and probally ask questions too... I'm currently relying on Mother nature to do her job... because I'm still learning :) thanks for teaching so my little lily and buster have the best chance possible
@deniseharris9252
Жыл бұрын
I have two lambs about a month old. Dipped navel when born and now they lost all mobility Can't get up or walk. Not sure what's going on. What do you think I should do or give them.
@LinessaFarms
Жыл бұрын
Hello, Denise. Sorry about the delayed response. Usually with navel ill, you will see swelling and lack of mobility in the front knees and shoulders first. I would be inclined to think you might be dealing with some other form of infection, vitamin B, or selenium. I would check temps first and go from there. If you’re seeing an increased body temp, you are probably dealing with an infection.
@Tobin013
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim, Great information in this video and in all of your videos. This spring will be my 3rd lambing crop so I'm at the point in the learning curve where the more I know, the less I realize I know. My small sheep flock has quickly grown to 40 ewes and we are hoping for 60 healthy lambs in April. My question to you, when do you castrate? Our 1st lamb crop, I was too nervous so I didn't castrate any ram lambs which ended up working out nicely when I sold them at market. 2nd year, I had twice as many lambs and waited WAY to long. I didn't castrate until around 8 weeks (I'll never do that again, the bands hardly fit and it was very challenging getting both balls down in the sac as they wanted to stay in their gut). I'm trying to limit my past mistakes but at the same time have a few potential customers asking me for a ram to use as their breeding stock. Do you understand my pickle? I don't want to castrate the best ram lambs early that could potentially sell for breeding stock but at the same time I don't want to wait to long before castrating and end up with the same issues I had last year. Thank you in advance for your response and thank you for being such a great teacher! - Isaac
@LinessaFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Isaac. We generally will attempt to castrate within the first few weeks of life, especially if we know the ram won’t be a breeder. Learning how to read a lamb that’s very young can be difficult. Many newer people have a hard time telling what a lamb is going to grow up to look like. I would advise castrating any lambs you can as early as you can 1-2 weeks of age and holding off on any potentials. We will usually hold back 4-5 good ram lambs and if they don’t make the cut, they go to the sale barn.
@LinessaFarms
2 жыл бұрын
You can use a special tool to crush the spermatic cord on larger testicles later in life as well. I will try to post something about this soon. This would be used in case you miss castration and then change your mind later.
@Tobin013
2 жыл бұрын
@@LinessaFarms Thanks Tim, I'm looking forward to that video. Merry Christmas to you and your family..
@gilhayek3879
8 ай бұрын
isnt it much better to leave it be as long as his mum is taking care of it
@LinessaFarms
8 ай бұрын
If everything goes perfect, you’re better off leaving the mom to deliver on her own and then give them some time before you process the baby. You will want to cut and dip the umbilical cord as soon as reasonably possible to help prevent against navel ill and any shots you want to administer. If the mom is having difficulty passing the baby, it’s in the best interest of the mom and the baby to assist. I will usually allow the mom to push for 4-5 good pushes once the feet are visible. If the baby is breech, you will want to pull it immediately. Thanks for watching.
@gilhayek3879
8 ай бұрын
@@LinessaFarms i only have a small flock, about 15ewes, and im kind of new to this, the only time i had to interfere is when mum rejected her baby and was hurting him, other than that i just keep distance and let her do the job, i only assisted delivery twice and it was the same ewe
@lorrainepelser6549
Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, why give vitamin E to the lamb? Do you also give them selenium?
@LinessaFarms
Жыл бұрын
Vitamin E is an important nutrient that plays a vital role in the health and well-being of lambs. Here are some of the benefits of giving vitamin E to lambs: Improved immune function: Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. It also supports the immune system by promoting the production of antibodies and enhancing the function of white blood cells. Reduced risk of disease: Lambs that are deficient in vitamin E are at a higher risk of developing diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhea. Giving them vitamin E can help to reduce this risk and improve overall health. Improved muscle development: Vitamin E is important for muscle development and can help lambs to grow and develop properly. Improved reproductive health: Vitamin E is important for reproductive health in both male and female lambs. It can help to improve sperm production in males and increase the fertility of females. Reduced stress: Vitamin E can help to reduce stress in lambs by improving the function of the adrenal gland, which produces hormones that help to regulate the body's response to stress. Overall, giving vitamin E to lambs can help to improve their health, growth, and overall well-being. It is important to consult with a veterinarian or animal nutritionist to determine the appropriate dosage and delivery method for vitamin E supplementation in lambs. Our feed and minerals have vitamin E in them. We do give a shot of BoSe at birth at a rate of 0.25 ml subcutaneous. Vitamin E helps with the uptake of selenium into the system. So, if you’re giving selenium, it works better in conjunction with vitamin E. Vitamin E can be given alone if needed.
@LinessaFarms
Жыл бұрын
Vitamin E and selenium are both antioxidants that work together synergistically to protect cells from oxidative damage. Vitamin E is important for the absorption and metabolism of selenium in the body, as it helps to convert the inorganic form of selenium into an organic form that can be used by the body. In addition, vitamin E helps to protect selenium from oxidation and prevent its breakdown, which can reduce the effectiveness of selenium in the body. This is particularly important because selenium is an essential nutrient that the body cannot produce on its own and must obtain from dietary sources.
@isaacshepherd4778
Жыл бұрын
Hello sir, thank you for the video! What if the lamb is having trouble latching during the first 24 hours? At what point should I manually milk the Ewe and begin feeding the lamb using a bottle or otherwise?
@LinessaFarms
Жыл бұрын
It is extremely important the lamb gets moms colostrum within the first 24 hours. Your lamb should be getting at minimum, 4oz every 4 hours. If it isn’t, you need to start feeding it.
@shannondewitt1176
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I was wondering if you can give a 2 week old grower????
@LinessaFarms
2 жыл бұрын
We put our lambs and kids on 17-20% protein feed, free choice, starting at birth. The reality is, they normally don’t start to eat a whole lot until about 3-4 weeks of age.
@shannondewitt1176
2 жыл бұрын
Ohio thank you...I was given my ewe lamb when she was 3 days old from our amish neighbors.... I was told that you can start them on grain little before 3 weeks of age... She already eats hay and drinks water... She's 2 weeks old... My first time with lambs... Different from calves
@shannondewitt1176
2 жыл бұрын
But I don't use milk replacer to feed her... I did use it... She had gotten scours from it...so I took her off of it and now she drinks and loves your formula....she's been on it for awhile now and she's a happy spunky little boop lol
@viscache1
2 жыл бұрын
How normal is it for one of the ewes to gain a LOT more weight than all the other moms? She is extremely fat and I hoped she was carrying multiples but during an up close physical assessment it demonstrated that she is at a ‘5’ on the assessment scale. Rolls of fat…which I really think is unhealthy especially near delivery.
@LinessaFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. There is a lot of literature about protecting your ewes from getting too fat. It’s hard on the ewe and the babies. The main issue is decreased milk production in fat ewes. Overall decreased pulmonary function as well in most cases.
@violettevicencio363
Жыл бұрын
Is Lamb, a boy or girl⁉️
@LinessaFarms
Жыл бұрын
Boy
@danettethurston5081
3 жыл бұрын
If I’m not going to show my lambs ( I have two males that will be banded) should they still be in free choice feed from creep feeder? I haven’t given my lambs any feed other than hay/grass and moms milk. They seem to be thriving.
@LinessaFarms
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great question, Danette. This is a common question with no clear cut answer. Some breeds will do better without supplementation than others. You do not need to supplement with grain to keep an animal healthy in most cases. We ran some experiments a few years ago where we placed lambs on pasture with mom and the results were pretty profound. While the lambs weren't "unhealthy" by any means, their growth and weight were significantly less than the lambs provided free choice creep. Our free choice creep feed is also medicated to help prevent coccidiosis, etc... it also has added vitamins. In the end, if they are happy and you are happy, its all good. I would like to see you try free choice creep and compare results sometime if your up for it. I think you will be surprised at the results. Hope this helps and thank you for watching our videos! Tim
@DiverseKitty
3 жыл бұрын
Someone once told me that lamb jackets can cause mothers to reject those lambs. What do you think?
@LinessaFarms
3 жыл бұрын
This is a good question and brings up a great point. Individuals should avoid washing lamb sweaters in scented soap and do not use fabric softener. Also, do not take a sweater off one baby and place it on another. The mother can get confused from these abnormal scents and it can (in rare cases) cause her to reject the baby.
@jlmm4435
2 жыл бұрын
I do not know if the ewe was vaccinated. Should I give her two series at the same time as the baby?
@LinessaFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Great question. Yes. You can go ahead and treat her at the same time. After this, she will only need her annual booster. Thanks for watching the channel and thanks for the question. 👍🏻
@brim-skerdouglasson
Жыл бұрын
Is spraying and cutting necessary for all lambs (breed specific) What about heat lamps? My family farm does neither so I’m interested in knowing if we should change our process.
@LinessaFarms
Жыл бұрын
Every farm is unique and you will have to see what works best for you! Docking tails is usually limited to wool breeds. We use heat lamps in our lambing and kidding pens but do our best to avoid them otherwise. They just make the electric meter spin and don’t do that much good.
@dianajames4717
2 жыл бұрын
LOOKING AT THESE ANIMALS MAKES ME WANT TO LOVE THEM EVEN MORE. HOW CAN SOMEONE KIILL THEM FOR THEIR MEAT. YOU HAVE TO BE OUT OF YOUR MIND. I JUST DONT GET IT. THE LACK OF HUMANITY OF IT ALL. HOPE THESE GOOD PEOPLE IN THIS VIDEO DONT EAT THEM. THEY ARE PRECIOUS.
@LinessaFarms
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Diana! Thank you for watching our videos and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. We personally do not eat our lambs. I assume some of our viewers eat lamb. We have seen a major increase in goat meat consumption in the US as our ethnic population continues to grow. I was reading a USDA article a few weeks ago that said demand for goat meat exceeds supply every year by at least 750k animals. Needless to say, there is a HUGE population of individuals in the US eating lamb and goat and the numbers continue to climb. We appreciate your perspective and we do our very best to take good care of our livestock. Have a great day!
@dianajames4717
2 жыл бұрын
@@LinessaFarmssorry dude thought you were eating them. Got scared for a second ha
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