{"product_id":"shoof-little-softy-starter-teat-for-lamb-feeders","title":"Shoof Little Softy Starter Teat for Lamb Feeders","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShoof Little Softy Starter Teat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shoof Little Softy Starter Teat is a very soft rubber teat made especially for gravity lamb feeders. It is best for young lambs and kids that are just learning to feed from a teat, and it fits a 22mm hole so an existing calf feeder can be converted for lamb use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt carries the same inverted-tip design as the Big Softy calf teat, giving a fast flow for hungry animals along with a non-leak quality that helps cut waste around the feeder. Because it is a starter teat, it is not intended to stand up to heavy use by older, stronger lambs and kids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eVery soft starter teat designed for gravity lamb feeders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInverted-tip design, the same as the Big Softy calf teat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFast flow to suit hungry lambs and kids\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNon-leak quality helps reduce spillage and waste\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFits a 22mm hole and converts a calf feeder for lambs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for orphan, triplet and pet lambs at lambing time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLittle Softy Starter Teat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarter teat for gravity feeders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits 22mm hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInverted tip, fast flow, non-leak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYoung lambs and kids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy use by older lambs and kids\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 \u003cp\u003eBrowse more farm and stock care equipment in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agrihealth\"\u003eAgrihealth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck that the feeder or bucket has a 22mm teat hole.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePush the Little Softy teat through the hole from the inside so it seats squarely against the wall of the feeder.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFill the feeder with milk at the correct temperature for your lambs or kids.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuide the lamb to the teat for the first few feeds until it latches confidently.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the teat daily for splits or wear and replace it once it is worn or misshapen.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRinse and wash the teat after feeding and allow it to dry before the next use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size hole does the Little Softy teat fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt fits a 22mm hole, which means it can be used to convert a calf feeder for lambs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for older lambs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Little Softy is a very soft starter teat and will not stand up to heavy use by older lambs and kids, so move stronger animals onto a firmer teat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it leak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a non-leak quality thanks to the inverted-tip design, which helps keep milk in the feeder rather than dripping onto the bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does the milk flow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe inverted-tip design gives a fast flow, which suits hungry lambs and kids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used on a calf feeder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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Replace it once it becomes split, worn or misshapen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Shoof\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoof produces practical animal health and husbandry equipment for farmers, smallholders and yards, covering feeding, handling and everyday stock care across cattle, sheep and goats.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What size hole does the Little Softy teat fit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It fits a 22mm hole, which means it can be used to convert a calf feeder for lambs.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it suitable for older lambs?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The Little Softy is a very soft starter teat and will not stand up to heavy use by older lambs and kids, so move stronger animals onto a firmer teat.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does it leak?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has a non-leak quality thanks to the inverted-tip design, which helps keep milk in the feeder rather than dripping onto the bedding.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How fast does the milk flow?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The inverted-tip design gives a fast flow, which suits hungry lambs and kids.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can it be used on a calf feeder?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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