Wombaroo Sheep Milk Replacer is a milk substitute for lambs of all breeds — orphans, and ewes whose milk is limited. It is formulated to match the composition of ewe's milk, analysing at 30% protein, 35% fat and 23 MJ/kg. The energy density is set high because lambs have high energy demands and Wombaroo formulates to allow early weaning, and the protein includes cysteine, the sulphur-containing amino acid tied to healthy fleece growth — the same reasoning behind the alpaca powder, and what separates this from a generic calf formula. Mixing is straightforward at farm scale: 200g of powder into 850 millilitres of warm water makes a litre, and made-up milk keeps a day in the fridge or up to two weeks frozen. PeekAPaw has no orderable pack on this listing at the moment. A lamb that has not suckled should be seen by a vet.
Key Features
- Like Ewe's Milk – formulated to match the composition of sheep milk.
- High in Energy – to cater for the high energy demands of lambs and allow early weaning.
- Protein for Growth – including cysteine for healthy fleece growth.
Ingredients
Whole milk solids, casein, whey protein, vegetable oils, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, E, K, biotin, choline, inositol, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium.
Typical Analysis
| Protein | 30% |
| Fat | 35% |
| Ash | 5% |
| Moisture | 4% |
| Energy (ME) | 23 MJ/kg |
Making Up Milk
To make 1 litre of milk: Add 200g of powder to 850mL of warm water.
Add half the water to the powder first and mix to a paste. Then add the remaining water and mix thoroughly. Pre-boil the water to ensure it is sterilised. If the water is too hot it can cause the milk to curdle. If it is too cold then it will be difficult to disperse the powder. An electric whisk can be used for mixing larger quantities. Milk can be stored in the fridge for up to a day or can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.
