Saving orphaned lambs to give them a second chance at life

Lamb Care Australia is a not for profit registered charity that currently rescues and rehomes orphaned lambs who are born during the lambing season in Victoria.

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Meet Our Latest Lambs

Shyla

Shyla, complete with her waterproof swimming nappy 🥰, had her 2nd hydrotherapy appointment yesterday. Kelly at Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy was very pleased with her progress. Shyla's walking continues to improve every day. She now spends most of the day without...

Frosty

Frosty isn't feeling very well. He is 3 to 4 weeks old yet looks days old and has something upsetting his tummy that is causing him pain and reluctance to drink. Frosty is currently being tube fed which we hate...

Arjuna and Lakshmi

Lakshmi and Arjuna's playful sides have really started to shine in the past few days and their favourite thing to do is make mischief. They also love to run away from their carer when she is trying to put their...

Atticus and Wicket

5 September 2021 Wicket is growing up fast and is looking forward to a more independant lifestyle. We have had to tell him that he is still too young to get his motorbike licence. He assures us he is ready...

Bruce and Walter

Bruce came into care with his pal Walter and both had salmonella on arrival. They have been taking penicillin and are both feeling alot better and gaining some confidence and developing a really good appetite. Despite their innocent appearance they...

Misty and Jax

Misty and Jax are very bonded. They were found curled up together and we are not sure whether they are twins or they found each other in the paddock. Both lambs are very sweet and are always together. Happy little souls,...

Zander

Zander is doing incredibly well. Although at 9weeks he is still under 6kgs (newborn size) we are happy he at least seems to be growing normally developmental wise. Zanda eats hay, chaff and pellets along with absolutely smashing down his...

Jett and Peaches

Jett and Peaches recently went to live at their forever home. We are very pleased to say they are doing really well and have already become much loved members of their new family. Jett and Peaches have a strong...

Astro

He has put in 1kg in the week since he has been in care so we are cautiously confident this boy will grow up big and strong despite his early obstacles. Astro is a lovely little lamb who loves the...

Shadow and Mr Bean

Mr Bean is a free spirit. He is an outgoing, funny nutcase and the name Mr Bean suits him to a tee. He is full of energy and on the go all the time. We are please to say that...

What We Do

Millions of lambs die on Australian farms every year within 48 hours after birth. Ewes, particularly in the case of twins or triplets, can struggle to care for all their lambs. This is due to no fault of their own but instead to the industry’s selective breeding for multiple births and the lack of sufficient shelter on farms from the extreme winter weather conditions.

Rescue

Lambs come into our care via vets, councils, saleyards and members of the public

Foster

Following an initial week with one of specialist team of carers to ensure each lamb is in good health, lambs are paired with a buddy and placed with one of our dedicated network of foster carers