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Calf, Lamb and Kid and Chick Rearing and Health What does your pet need to keep it happy? Food Amounts to Feed - Calves At least 4L colostrum during first day (ideally during first 6h) Jersey 2L 2x/day Fresian 2-4L 2x/day 30 kg3.8 L/day 40 kg4.2 L/day 50 kg4.6 L/day 60 kg5.0 L/day Amounts to Feed - Calves Calf meal Ad lib from 7 days old until eating well, then up to 1 kg/day by weaning Allow access to clean pasture from 2 weeks old Amounts to Feed Lambs & Kids AgeLambsKidsFrequency 1-2 days100ml 8x / day 3-7 days250ml 4x / day 1-3 weeks300ml350ml4x / day 3-6 weeks500ml600ml4x / day >6 weeks1 L1250ml1x / day Allow lambs and kids access to clean pasture from 7 days old Water Shelter and warmth Love and playtime Kept healthy Good Rearing Practices Good quality colostrum Dry and draught-free pen Gradual changes, avoid stress Ensure fresh clean water always available Offer good quality hay, meal or pellets from 7-10 days of age to assist rumen development Chicken Rearing Access to food and water as soon as you get home. Feed Chick Starter crumbles Need temperature of 32-38c. Can be on Chick crumbles till 18 weeks of age. Then change to Layer pellets gradually. Chick Housing Whats the difference ? Oh Oh !!!! Whats wrong with the calf and lamb? Whats this ? Which Lamb is unwell? Sore EyesOw! Why do these lambs look unwell? If you suspect your pet is sick take its temperature: Calf 38.5 C Lamb/Kid 39.1 C Poisonous plants Oleander Rhubarb ( Leaves) Rhododendron Lilies Poppies Fox gloves Red Maple Ivy Whats happening here ? ? Whats the difference? Let the Fun begin ! Questions ?


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