Should I get this baby lamb?

[sanctuaryworker]

we keep goats and sheep together and have never had a problem. (Not to say there can't be problems. )

The only thing is, sheep are very very picky. They really like the company of other sheep. Even in our herd the 6 sheep are always clustered together.

So that would be one concern for me. Also feeding, do your guys have access to a barn or a lockout of some kind?

 

[aaronzclark]

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Yup they do I can lock it in the barnstall for feeding time most other times it will be grazing

 

[griffin45]

One time I bought 2 yearling sheep. Now we have 9 sheep and 4 lambs! And somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 goats. I use the sweet mix from TSC for the sheep, they don't need that much grain. Just use enough to keep them coming to you. The sheep won't jump on you like the goats will, but they will crowd you just as bad when you bring in the grain. Our goats and sheep are pastured seperately. The sheep keep company with a Jack and a Jenny, and the goats will soon have an Australian shepherd, and a German shepherd mix that will spend time with them. Let the sheep eat grass and feed loose mineral (sheep) and supply lots of fresh water. The goats can eat the sheep food, but the sheep can't eat the goats food. You also want to feed this lamb at least 16% for the first 6 months. Then shift to the less expensive sweet mix that is 12%.

Chris