newbie to sheep farming -scabby mouth lamb won't drink or eat -

[Tartan green]

I have 5 lambs with chronic maggot infestation - did treat 5 weeks ago with Crovec.......- one lamb, in addition to maggots, has scabby mouth and cannot drink or eat - should I bottle feed with warm salty water?

 

[Northeastfarmer]

So many questions!
when were these lambs born?
And absolutely do not feed the lamb with warm salty water!

 

[Highland Mule]

I have 5 lambs with chronic maggot infestation - did treat 5 weeks ago with Crovec.......- one lamb, in addition to maggots, has scabby mouth and cannot drink or eat - should I bottle feed with warm salty water?

Welcome to the forum. From your questions I would assume that you are new to sheep ownership - is that fair? Let's start with finding your location so we can advise properly.
Chronic maggot infestation is a worry, especially in more than one. What age, breed and condition are the lambs? When did the maggots appear and what treatment have you given them so far?

 

[Tartan green]

lambs are about 4 months old. I am looking after them on behalf of owner. have the lambs in a shed laid with straw: hay and water and with a little barley. neighbour farmer also suggested given freshly pulled new grass (now lawn mown cuttings). have covered mouth and nostrils with udder cream to help alleviate pain and discomfort - just wondered if I should try to give lamb fluids so looked on internet - which suggested homemade rehydrated solution of warm salty water.???

 

[Tartan green]

lambs were treated with Crovec some weeks ago... maggoty lambs treatment: removed maggots as best as possible: washed skin with diluted jeyes fluid; sprayed with terymycin etc

 

[Tartan green]

the lambs with maggot infestation are healing - its the scabby mouth lamb that I want to help - without cost of vet

 

[Highland Mule]

Any reason they're not outside on grass? tbh if they're not yours and you've limited or no sheep experience I would be passing no the mantle to someone who does.

 

[spin cycle]

sounds like orf taking advantage of the lowered immunity due to flystrike

 

[Jrp221]

Orf, be very careful handling them as it is highly infectious. It’s viral so will run it’s course.

 

[Wood field]

Could be orf, we get a few due to thistles I think
We treat with blue spray , but I’ve not seen them stop eating
Personally I would get the lambs out on some grass

 

[Aspiring Peasants]

Have found bactokil best for getting rid of orf