{"product_id":"shoof-grower-lamb-teat-for-lamb-rail-buckets","title":"Shoof Grower Lamb Teat for Lamb Rail Buckets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShoof Grower Lamb Teat - Harder Rubber Teat for Growing Lambs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shoof Grower Lamb Teat is a black, hard rubber replacement feeding teat designed for use in the lamb rail bucket. It is made to replace the Little Softy teat once lambs get stronger and start chewing their teats, so it is best for shepherds, farmers and smallholders rearing orphan, triplet or bottle-fed lambs that have outgrown a soft starter teat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the rubber is harder and stronger than the softer starter version, the Grower teat lasts longer under chewing and keeps multi-lamb bucket feeding running without constant replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStronger, harder rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e that is longer lasting than the Little Softy teat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for stronger lambs\u003c\/strong\u003e that have begun chewing rather than simply sucking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for the lamb rail bucket\u003c\/strong\u003e as a direct replacement teat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, easy to identify along a bucket rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical lambing spare\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep in the shed through the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrower Lamb Teat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamb rail bucket feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReplaces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLittle Softy teat as lambs grow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart young or weak lambs on a softer teat until they are feeding confidently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce lambs are stronger and chewing the softer teat, remove it from the rail bucket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the Grower teat into the lamb rail bucket in its place, pushing it fully home so it is secure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the bucket with prepared milk and allow lambs to feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse and clean the teat after feeding, and check for splits or chewed edges before the next feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace any teat that is damaged or leaking. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/farm-livestock-supplies\"\u003efarm and livestock supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for lambing season spares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Grower teat and the Little Softy teat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Grower teat is made of stronger, harder rubber and lasts longer. The Little Softy is softer and suits younger lambs; the Grower is designed to replace it as lambs get stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I switch my lambs to the Grower teat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwitch once lambs have gained strength and start chewing the softer teats rather than sucking cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a lamb rail bucket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Grower teat is designed for use in the lamb rail bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour is the teat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is black, which makes it easy to pick out along a row of teats on the bucket rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean the teat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse it through after each feed and clean regularly. Inspect for splits, tears and chewed edges, and replace any damaged teat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many spare teats should I keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost shepherds keep several spares per bucket through lambing so a chewed or split teat can be swapped out straight away without interrupting feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Shoof\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShoof makes practical animal husbandry equipment for farmers, shepherds and smallholders, concentrating on durable, straightforward tools for everyday livestock handling, feeding and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between the Grower teat and the Little Softy teat?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Grower teat is made of stronger, harder rubber and lasts longer. 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