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The light on the thermostat plug will illuminate as it heats the water to the required temperature.
The light flashes as the temperature approaches the set point. When the correct temperature is
reached the light will go out. Once the jacket of water is at the correct temperature, mix up the milk
for the lambs as instructed on the bag, (200g powder for each litre of warm milk required), Place
approx. 10 litres of warm water (30°C for younger lambs, 20°C for older lambs) in the inner bucket,
add 5kg Lamlac and mix well, then top up with water to a total of 25 litres of mixed milk. Carefully
lower the smaller bucket of milk into the large bucket. Ensure that the milk tubes are in place before
closing the lid.
Optional Extras: Available from Volac
a.
In very cold weather you may wish to use a thermal jacket, which will reduce
heat loss. The jacket is easily fitted by fastening it around the outer bucket
with straps. To avoid over-heated milk the jacket should be removed in
warmer weather.
b.
Additional Minisuckler for rearing larger batches of lambs.
Assembling the Minisuckler
1
Fix the Minisuckler plate to the wall of the pen with screws, nails or by tying through the corner
holes so that the teats are 30-40cm (12”-15”) from the ground.
2
Take the teats and push through the back of the plate and screw in the fittings.
3
Attach the silicone tubing to each fitting.
4
Next cut the tubing approximately 15cm (6”) from the screw-in fittings and insert the non-return
valves. These must hang vertically to work efficiently.
5
Insert the metal weights in the ends of the silicone tubing which will be sitting in the milk and
ensure the white filters are attached to the metal tubes.
6
Finally place the end of the tubes through the holes in the lid of the
EWE2
, so that they just reach
the bottom of the milk bucket. Squeeze the teats to draw the milk into the teats ready for the lambs
to suck.
7
Allow a maximum of 10 lambs per teat.
NB
Lambs should be started on the softer white/yellow teats and moved onto the harder red teats once
they are sucking vigorously.
Hygiene
Warm milk is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Therefore daily cleaning of the feeder and tubing
is necessary and will ensure that your lambs thrive. Hot water and a detergent steriliser are the most
effective cleaning materials.
1
Ensure that the lambs have a constant supply of milk available to them. Any milk left after 24 hours
should be discarded although, for best results, the bucket should be cleaned out and refilled with
fresh milk every 12 hours.
2
You should replace the water in the larger bucket at least once a week and check the level
regularly to ensure that the heater element is always covered.
Ewe 2 Insulation Jacket
(for very cold weather)
To watch a video of the assembly of the
Ewe2 Feeder visit www.volac.com/Ewe2feeder
