Initial Care

Lambs spend the first week or two under the watchful of one of our experienced Initial Carers who ensure a satisfactory level of health prior to going to Foster care. If you would like to foster any of the lambs who appear on this page, please click the Foster Me button for further information.

Zeus

Zeus came into care after being orphaned by his mum and hand raised by the farmer who decided he would get to live out his natural life. Being raised as an only lamb, Zeus is very independent and is quite happy to wander off away from his foster flock and do his own exploring. Zeus is a sweet

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Axel

Axel is happy boy who loves the company of humans. He loves a pat and a cuddle and will be the first in line for a treat. Axel’s favourite treat is a smoochie and, if you are lucky, he will give you a smooch back.   Photos: Kate Perkins

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Ryder

Ryder is a dear little lamb. He tends to stay a bit reserved when he first meets people but at bottle time he is the boss! He has recently recovered from a viral infection known as ORF or Scabby Mouth (www.lambcareaustralia.org.au/scabby-mouth-in-lambs/) but now his beautiful face has all cleared up and he is ready for

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Amir and Ezra

Amir and Ezra are both lucky to be alive after they were found discarded in a rubbish bin. Both lambs arrived extremely unwell and filthy dirty. Amir was so weak he could barely muster a baa and has faced multiple health challenges from scouring to joint ill and polio. Ezra arrived with a high temperature,

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Flopsy

Flopsy was surrendered into care after the farmer found her near her dead mum. Sadly, this happens all too often and we wonder about the lasting impact on the orphaned lamb. Flopsy is a quiet and gentle girl who loves to go on her daily walks with her carer and her new lamb friends. She

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Delaney

Delaney arrived into care in a very delicate state. At just 1.8 kg, her tiny body was fighting a nasty case of suspected ecoli but Delaney’s fighting spirit has seen her thrive. She has a love of food and fights to take the lead on group walks so she gets first dibs on the juiciest

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Trevor

Trevor came into care after we received a call from one of our trusted vets with a lamb who had been handed in to them by a member of the public. On arrival at the vet surgery Trevor had been in very bad shape. The staff acted quickly and slowly warmed his lifeless, dehydrated body.

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Boo

Boo arrived tiny, scared and extremely unwell with a suspected case of ecoli. Over time his poor health improved and he is now a busy and boisterous little boy with a loud baa and cheeky attitude.   Photos: Eliza McIntosh

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Lockie

Lockie arrived into care unable to stand due to Joint ill affecting all for legs.  With antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication Lockie is now not only standing but also taking small steps. He has a soft baa and, like all lambs, a love of his bottle. Lockie’s favourite spot to sleep is on the couch, cuddled

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