Bloat in sheep

Bodge

Member
Mixed Farmer
On Thursday I moved ewes and lambs onto a herbal ley, sown last autumn, aiming for 3 day moves. Yesterday morn (sat) they had grazed off more than I expected so moved them early that afternoon a bit hungrier than I’d of liked. Checked later that night to find the vast majority moderately bloated but seemingly fine not distressed. No difference this morning.

They have come off a high clover ley and had no problems there. There is a small amount of Lucerne in the mix and they always go for this and the sainfoin first. There’s also a few poppies in the mix(?) which they like but I’m a bit wary about.

Provided them with hay last night, any advice about what else I can do would be greatly appreciated.

TIA
 

Bodge

Member
Mixed Farmer
Update: I believe it could be the poppies which are causing it, not the Lucerne. Had believed they were one of the herbs in the mix, only realised what they are now and that they’re not supposed to be there!
 

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