Question:we have bought lambs that still have tails on them and we would like them to be removed.
Answers:
You are at the borderline. This really should be done much earlier. YOu may wish to have it surgically removed with anesthesia by your vet.
It will be very painful and irritating to your animals. I would only do it if you can provide proper tetanus vaccine and antibiotics for infection.
The purpose of docking the tail on sheep or lamb is to prevent fecal material from collecting on the tail and hindquarters of the lamb. This fecal material keeps the wool damp and is an excellent environment for flies to lay eggs and produce maggots, commonly called "fly strike" or "screwworm".
The elastrator band that is used for castration also is a very easy and effective way to dock the tail. Four to five days later remove the dead tail below the rubber ring and give a second shot of long lasting penicillin. This will help in reducing tetanus.
Other Answers:
Should be ok ,they wont like it
If you do it earlier they dont even care/dont notice
It's normally done within a few days of birth
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