Artificially-reared lambs and kids should be creep fed to facilitate early weaning. Creep feeding is also advisable when pasture quality or quantity is lacking. Lambs and kids that are creep-fed will almost always grow faster than those that are not, especially if grain is the source of supplemental nutrition.

When should I introduce creep feed to lambs?

Creep feed: top quality creep feed should be introduced from one week of age, and offered fresh at least once a day.

How long should lambs be on creep feed?

Lambs will often explore the creep pen or even nibble on hay or grain in the creep pen as early as 5-7 days of age. However, most lambs will not eat much creep feed until 4-5 weeks of age.