Wet Feeding

“WET FEEDING BENEFITS FOR CLUB LAMBS” 

1. Improves feed utilization

2. Provides additional moisture for pre-digestion

3. Insures adequate moisture for natural feed flow through the rumen

4. Reduces gastric upset, bloating and rectal prolapse

5. Great for limit feeding at shows insuring adequate moisture and hydration utilization

Start by adding a small amount of water (a few drops) each feeding and slowly increase over a two-to-three-week period. I try to have my feed at least as wet as my cereal and milk for breakfast. Once accepting wet feed, take a 1 pound coffee can level with feed and fill it as far as possible with water and pour that into trough. If I have a chronic choker or bloater, I will soak the feed prior to putting it in the trough. Wet feeding is NOT for new incoming lambs. Your sheep need to have been on feed 30 days and eating well before you start training them to wet feed. Wet feeding is a great tool for your club lamb toolbox!