Shepherdess Provimi Lamb Feeder. The Shepherdess main features are as follows:
Eliminates the need for frequent bottle feeding from day 1.
Milk is kept at an even temperature
Each feeder will service up to 20 lambs
Lambs under 3 weeks of age will take to the feeder when hungry without assistance
Reduces digestive problems and set-backs
Lambs more than match the performance of those suckling a ewe
Weaning can be carried out abruptly at 5 weeks of age
Unaffected by freezing conditions
Can be used in any location with a 240V electrical supply
Running costs are a few pence per week due to effective insulation and temperature control.
Reduces physical handling of the lambs and possibility of transmitting infections (eg.Orf), and reduces stress
Provides a simple system of delivering warm fresh milk to lambs 24 hours a day. Found to be very effective and reliable in the feeding of orphan lambs, which thrive on this machine, maintaining very tight skins, little belly and improved growth rates without digestive upsets.
Although designed for use with Provimi milk replacer, the Provimi Shepherdess can also be used with other brands (eg. Volac)
Please note that shipping quoted is for England, Wales and Scottish Lowlands only, for Highlands of Scotland and all Islands, please contact us for a shipping quote prior to placing your order