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• Surplus lambs may be fostered to a single bearing ewe
• Ensure the ewe has adequate milk to rear a second lamb prior to fostering
• When the ewe starts to lamb collect some birth fluids in a container
• Wash the foster lamb in warm salty water paying special attention to the head, neck and rear end
• Dry the lamb off and tie the legs together to mimic a new born lamb
• Wash the lamb in the birth fluids paying special attention to the head, neck and rear end
• Handle the ewe to mimic the birth of a second lamb
• Allow the ewe to lick the foster lamb first
• Make sure her lamb gets sufficient colostrum and then unbind the legs of the foster lamb
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