Small Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)
Lambing/Kidding Kit Checklist
A checklist for the supplies to have ready before lambing or kidding. Use it to stock a kit and check it before the first birth.
ChecklistSmall Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)Free PDF
What is on this checklist
- Clean towels and gloves
- Lubricant approved by your veterinarian
- Iodine for navels per label
- Ear tags and marking supplies
- Colostrum supply or substitute
- Bottles and nipples
- Heat source for newborns
- Veterinarian contact number
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA APHIS.
For more in this area, see the backyard livestock and gardens. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Dairy Farm Operating Costs Now Include Fuel, Electricity and the Farmer’s Last Nerve, and ranching farm stories.