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<blockquote data-quote="neilo" data-source="post: 4824666" data-attributes="member: 348"><p>I’ve been using a Britmix machine like the one posted by [USER=352]@Bob c[/USER] for at least 20 years, and wouldn’t like to do it any other way tbh. I have to admit that the Cade pen isn’t my highest priority over lambing time, so I need a reliable machine that will feed them for me. I reduce the temperature to around ambient as soon as they are all feeding (not so simple over a prolonged lambing of course) but I don’t hold with the protein argument that [USER=347]@andybk[/USER] suggests. I feed the very best, most palatable creep that I can find, to get intakes up as early as possible. I don’t feed hay, but give fresh straw for litter every day, even if it’s only a handful or two. Make sure they are vaccinated for clostridials asap, which is especially important if any haven’t had a good feed of proper <strong>ewe’s</strong> colostrum. Wean abruptly at 5 weeks, keeping on good, palatable creep and introduce hay then.</p><p>I very rarely lose any before 5 weeks, when they will start to blow with Redgut if not weaned.</p><p></p><p>As to the formalin inclusion, I can’t see any reason for it other than to stop bacteria growing in the milk container. If that’s really an issue, then clean it out properly instead! I should add that I only ever wash my Britmix feeder when I get the chance, which is more often weekly than not, with no problems arising.</p><p></p><p>Could the OP have had a clostridial problem in them last year?<img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/scratchhead.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":scratchhead:" title="Scratchead :scratchhead:" data-shortname=":scratchhead:" /> I’m guessing you’ve changed milk powder brand again this year?<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="neilo, post: 4824666, member: 348"] I’ve been using a Britmix machine like the one posted by [USER=352]@Bob c[/USER] for at least 20 years, and wouldn’t like to do it any other way tbh. I have to admit that the Cade pen isn’t my highest priority over lambing time, so I need a reliable machine that will feed them for me. I reduce the temperature to around ambient as soon as they are all feeding (not so simple over a prolonged lambing of course) but I don’t hold with the protein argument that [USER=347]@andybk[/USER] suggests. I feed the very best, most palatable creep that I can find, to get intakes up as early as possible. I don’t feed hay, but give fresh straw for litter every day, even if it’s only a handful or two. Make sure they are vaccinated for clostridials asap, which is especially important if any haven’t had a good feed of proper [B]ewe’s[/B] colostrum. Wean abruptly at 5 weeks, keeping on good, palatable creep and introduce hay then. I very rarely lose any before 5 weeks, when they will start to blow with Redgut if not weaned. As to the formalin inclusion, I can’t see any reason for it other than to stop bacteria growing in the milk container. If that’s really an issue, then clean it out properly instead! I should add that I only ever wash my Britmix feeder when I get the chance, which is more often weekly than not, with no problems arising. Could the OP have had a clostridial problem in them last year?:scratchhead: I’m guessing you’ve changed milk powder brand again this year?;) [/QUOTE]
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