{"product_id":"bess-lamb-starter-teat-for-bottle-feeding-lambs","title":"BESS Lamb Starter Teat for Bottle Feeding Lambs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBESS Lamb Starter Teat - Bottle Feeding Teat for Newborn Lambs\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe BESS Lamb Starter Teat is a single replacement feeding teat that fits a lamb bottle for hand-rearing newborn and young lambs. It is designed for shepherds, smallholders and farm keepers who need to bottle feed orphan lambs, triplets or weak lambs at a steady, controlled rate during the first days of life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest for early-stage feeding, the starter teat is flexible and shaped to encourage a newborn to latch and suckle naturally. It is also suitable when rearing kid goats, and is a sensible spare to keep in the lambing kit alongside the rest of your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard-equipment\"\u003estable and yard equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStarter teat shaped to help newborn lambs latch and suckle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible feel with a controlled milk flow for young lambs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFits lamb feeding bottles for hand rearing and orphan lambs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy to remove, wash and refit between feeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso usable when rearing kid goats\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupplied as one teat, so buy several as spares for lambing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBESS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamb Starter Teat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth \/ lambing and rearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewborn and young lambs, kid goats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle feeding, hand rearing, orphan lambs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 teat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eWash the teat in warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFit the teat securely onto your lamb feeding bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFill the bottle with colostrum or milk replacer mixed and warmed to the temperature stated by the milk manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHold the bottle at a natural head height and let the lamb take the teat rather than forcing it into the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllow the lamb to suckle at its own pace, checking the flow is steady and not too fast.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemove, wash, rinse and dry the teat after every feed, and replace it once it shows splits or chew damage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a lamb starter teat used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a feeding teat that fits a lamb bottle so newborn and young lambs can be bottle fed by hand. It is most often used for orphan lambs, triplets and lambs that are too weak to suckle from the ewe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this teat suitable for very young lambs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a starter teat, so it is intended for newborn and young lambs learning to take a bottle, with a flexible feel and a controlled flow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used for kid goats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the same starter teat can be used when hand rearing kid goats as well as lambs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many teats are included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne teat is supplied. 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