I am thinking about doing a lamb project in 4-H. You raise a lamb for a few months. What is it like to own a lamb? How do you care for them? Any info appreciated! :) Thanks
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I am thinking about doing a lamb project in 4-H. You raise a lamb for a few months. What is it like to own a lamb? How do you care for them? Any info appreciated! :) Thanks
I know I couldn't do it if the lamb is then sold for slaughter, I'd get too attached! Do you have a barn, and pasture available?
My 4-H leader said they could live in a large outdoor dog kennel as long as rain cannot get in. And I am worried about getting too attached and then having her sold for slaughter, too... but I bet I could convience my parents to let me keep her... heheQuote:
Originally Posted by Karen
you might be abe to keep a lamb in a dog kennel, but i definitely wouldnt reccomend keepping a full grown sheep in a kennel! They need grazing land, and plenty of room to roam. do you have any property suitable for a lamb?? if not i wouldnt do it.
What do you mean property suitable for a lamb? I am not sure what you. mean.Quote:
Originally Posted by critter crazy
I would be walking him/her daily and letting her/him in the yard to roam :) We have about an acre at the moment, but will be moving onto three shortly.
3 acres would be plenty for a lamb. That sounds fabulous. what i meant by suitable, is the ability to graze, on grass, and run and play. Lambs are very rambunctious and love to play. :)
I might get one too. :) I've been in 4-H a few years but I never did a lamb. I did a bunny (Still have him) then a calf (she lives at a family owned dairy farm) and this year I'm doing another heifer, hopefully a summer yearling. I may also get a lamb if other people get them too. (so that we can have a scedule for caring for them.) All the animals live at this historic farm about 15 minutes away from me in the middle of the suburbs, it's great!
Great! Thanks very much. Do you know if they get along with dogs???Quote:
Originally Posted by critter crazy
Thats awesome! Maybe we can share our experiences, tips and tricks on the way if we get lambs at the same time :) The lamb is actually part of the cow project somehow... I don't know much about it though :/ lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Suki Wingy
Lambs can get along with the dogs, but like any animal hae to be slowly introduced and kept a very close eye on! Hope you have tons of fun!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by loveforpets
What do they need to eat?
Do they get along well with people?
How much excersize do they need?
Do they need to be walked?
Is there any special care they need?
Are they hard to handle by your perspective?
OK thanks. I was just thinking since they originated from the wolf and lamb is in so many dog foods that they wouldnt get along to well... and the dog would most likely win!Quote:
Originally Posted by critter crazy
Here is a great website, that should answer all of your questions!http://lambinators.homestead.com/care.html