BESS Lamb Standard Teat for Bottle Feeding Lambs
Description
BESS Lamb Standard Teat - Replacement Teat for Hand Rearing Lambs
The BESS Lamb Standard Teat is a replacement feeding teat for bottle feeding lambs by hand. It is best for shepherds, farmers and smallholders rearing orphan, triplet or weak lambs who need a spare teat for an existing lamb bottle or feeder.
The teat is sold on its own, so worn, split or chewed teats can be swapped out at the next feed without replacing the whole bottle. The standard profile also suits hand rearing kid goats.
Key Features
- Standard lamb teat shape - a familiar profile for lambs learning to suckle from a bottle
- Replacement part - refreshes bottles and feeders you already own
- Flexible feel - helps lambs latch on and draw steadily
- Simple to clean - washes and rinses easily between feeds
- Useful spare - keep several in the lambing kit for the busy weeks
- Dual use - also suitable for hand reared kid goats
Specifications
| Brand | BESS |
|---|---|
| Product | Lamb Standard Teat |
| Type | Replacement feeding teat |
| Suitable For | Lambs, kid goats |
| Sold As | Teat only, bottle not included |
| Category | Agrihealth, lambing and rearing |
| Country of Origin | China |
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How to Use
- Wash the new teat in warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly before first use.
- Check it seats securely over the neck of your lamb bottle or feeder opening.
- Push it on firmly so a strong lamb cannot pull it off mid feed.
- Fill the bottle with prepared milk at the temperature advised by your milk replacer instructions or your vet.
- Offer the teat to the lamb, supporting its head and holding the bottle at a natural suckling angle.
- Wash, rinse and dry the teat after every feed, and replace it once split, sticky or chewed.
FAQ
Does this teat come with a bottle?
No. It is supplied as a replacement teat only, so you can fit it to a lamb bottle or feeder you already own.
Will it fit my existing lamb bottle?
It is a standard lamb teat profile and fits many common lamb bottles and feeders, but fittings do vary between makes. Compare it with the neck of your bottle before the first feed.
Can I use it for kid goats as well as lambs?
Yes, the standard teat shape is commonly used when hand rearing kid goats as well as lambs.
How do I clean the teat?
Wash in warm soapy water after each feed, rinse thoroughly and allow it to dry fully before storing it somewhere clean and dry.
When should I replace a lamb teat?
Replace it as soon as it is split, torn, chewed through, misshapen or has become soft and sticky, as a damaged teat affects flow rate and hygiene.
How many spares should I keep?
Many shepherds keep two or three spare teats per bottle in use during lambing, so a worn teat never holds up a feed.
About BESS
BESS produces practical animal husbandry and rearing equipment for farms, crofts and smallholdings. The range covers everyday feeding and lambing items chosen for straightforward use and easy replacement in busy sheds.