Lambing Equipment Checklist – Are You Ready For Lambing To Start?
22 February 2022Lambing is one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year, being well prepared is essential for a successful lambing season. Make sure that your lambing kit is ready with these must have items.
| In Stock | |
|---|---|
| Lubricant | |
| Lambing ropes and snare | |
| Disposable gloves | |
| Disinfectant | |
| Steriliser e.g. Milton | |
| Iodine (10% solution) and iodine cup | |
| Prolapse harnesses / spoons / needle and thread | |
| Thermometer | |
| Colostrum - ideally a stock from single ewes | |
| Container / bags for storing and freezing excess colostrum | |
| Powdered milk | |
| Stomach tubes, bottles and teats | |
| Heat lamps and bulbs | |
| Extension cable | |
| Spray marker / tags | |
| A warming box | |
| Castration rings and pliers | |
| Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories (prescribed by a vet) | |
| Sterile needles and syringes of various sizes | |
| Polythene lamb jackets | |
| Waterproof jacket and trousers | |
| Chalk / whiteboard to aid communication | |
| Pen / paper / notebook |
Sarah Balfour, sarah.balfour@sac.co.uk
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