If you need to bottle feed your lamb, you likely found a lamb orphaned or had one of your ewes reject a lamb. You should take the lamb to the vet's first before attempting to treat the lamb yourself. The vet will be able to tell you exactly what the lamb needs in terms of care and help you find the proper milk and colostrum replacers to feed your lamb and assure she gets all the vitamins and minerals she needs. Colostrum is the first type of milk a ewe produces after giving birth. It's vital to the health and well-being of a lamb. Colostrum is important because it contains high levels of nutrients and also protects against a variety of infectious agents. Lambs do not carry antibodies at birth, so they need colostrum to help them develop antibodies and combat potential infections. Lambs should receive 10% of their body weight in colostrum after birth. That means a 10-pound lamb should consume 1 pound of colostrum during the first 24 hours of life. If your lamb has been abandoned or rejected by her mother, get her colostrum replacer as soon as possible. In fact, if you raise lambs, it's a good idea to have colostrum replacer on hand at all times in the event of an emergency. Colostrum replacer should be sold at most places that sell livestock feed and equipment. Your lamb will need milk replacer for roughly the first 13 weeks of life. Lamb milk replacer can also be purchased at a store that sells livestock feed. Once opened, keep it in a sealed gallon jar. Placing a few bay leaves on top of the jar can prevent insect infestations. Make sure the milk replacer is specifically for lambs. Do not try to substitute milk replacer with products for cows as these have different nutrients and vitamins and will not keep a lamb healthy. If you cannot find milk replacer or colostrum replacer, you can make your own at home. It's recommended you try to find store bought brands first, as they're more likely to have the proper nutrients, so only resort to homemade products as a last resort. Colostrum replacer can be made by mixing 740 milliliters of cow's milk, one beaten egg, a teaspoon of cod liver oil, and a teaspoon of glucose together. It can also be made with 600 milliliters of cow's milk, a teaspoon of castor oil, and one beaten egg. Milk formula can be made with a teaspoon of butter, a teaspoon of dark corn syrup, a can of evaporated milk, and oral and liquid baby lamb vitamins you can purchase at a feed store. A lamb should be fed with an 8-ounce baby bottle with a rubber nipple. Initially, you should fill the bottle with 10% of the baby lamb's weight in colostrum and feed this to the lamb within its first 24 hours. Feed the lamb every two hours, if possible, during this timeframe. After the initial colostrum feeding, your lamb will need 140 milliliters of milk replacer. Measure out the proper amount into the bottle and heat the bottle until it's warm to the touch but not scalding, much like you would heat a baby's bottle. Sterilize the bottles and nipples regularly with Milton sterilizing solution or a baby's steam sterilizer. Any milk residue is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Do not use bleach because it will ruin the nipples.

Summary: See a vet. Obtain colostrum replacer. Buy lamb milk replacer. Make your own formula, if necessary. Prepare the bottle.

Buy 3-D stamps with a cylinder that can be inserted into any of the flat stamps. You can order custom stamps online or start with a set of alphabet stamps. Make sure the metal cylinder will match your stamps. The cylinder is the piece you use to pound the shape of the stamp into the leather. Make sure the front of the leather is facing up. Decide where you want to emboss your design. If the water changes the color of the leather drastically, wait for it to dry a little. Hold it firmly with one hand. Be careful not to move the stamp while you hit it. You can pick up the stamp, see if the impression is inlaid deep enough and align it for stamping again. It requires some practice to learn how hard to strike the stamp. Use a leather-finishing product when you have completed you embossing and before you assemble your final project. You can also apply leather paint to the embossed design to give it more flair. Any alcohol-based paint can be applied before the leather is finished.

Summary: Purchase a leather stamping set online or at a craft store. Place your piece of unfinished leather on a flat worktable. Wipe your leather surface with a slightly damp sponge. Place the metal stamp on your leather where you want the design to be. Insert the metal cylinder into the center of the stamp. Hit the top of the stamp several times with your wooden mallet. Repeat these steps with other stamps if you want to make a more intricate design.

Stay mentally young and fit with hobbies you enjoy. No matter how old you are, you can still engage in hobbies you look forward to doing. Activities where you learn and grow mentally will help keep you psychologically young and mentally active. If money is a concern, you can consider many activities that are low-cost and available year-round. Many people enjoy doing handiwork, reading, listening to music, art or photography. Find people with similar interests and do your hobbies together. This will help you maintain a social network and enable you to share your enjoyment. Possibilities include joining a sports club, volunteering, or joining clubs for traveling. Maintaining your social network of friends and family will protect your psychological health. Friends and family will help buffer you against loneliness, depression, stress, and anxiety, all of which frequently occur as people age. If you have difficulty getting out or your loved ones are far away, consider keeping in touch by phone, through writing letters, writing emails, video chat, or using social media. If you feel isolated, consider locating a support group or counselor to help you. Your doctor will likely be able to recommend support groups in your area. You can also call the health department or your local senior center to determine what resources may be available to you. . Stress causes physiological changes in your body which lower your immune system and makes you more vulnerable to infections. By learning to manage stress you can improve your overall health. There are many relaxation techniques and you can try several until you find what works best for you: Meditation Visualization of calming images Deep breathing Massage Yoga Tai chi Progressive muscle relaxation in which you concentrate on tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in your body Music or art therapy
Summary: Enjoy your 100 or more years of life. Keep in touch with those you love. Relax