M&M we found out from our vet was severely hypothermic. We took him into the house to warm him up. This was accomplished by using towels, hot water bottles, and a cardboard box. What we did not know at that time was no matter what we were doing it was not going to change the outcome. He was too far-gone and was not going to make it. The vet gave him vitamin E and Selenium, just incase there was white muscle disease. He was also given an antibiotic for a potential infection.
After several hours he was warm again, but there was a new twist ... he was now breathing too fast and was too warm. I made a phone call to our friend Megan and asked a few questions. After talking to her I called another friend Janelle, I knew that she would help us through this difficult time. After explaining, the situation and making another phone call to our vet Janelle came over.
Janelle gave me the look that I knew meant M&M was not going to make it...but we always hold out hope. Unfortunately, he died and he was our second one for the day, which died.
About halfway through the day Gabrielle and her friend, Hailey went out to check on Sunshine and her twins that were born on Friday afternoon. They were in the lambing jug bonding and doing well. When they got to the lambing jug, they saw Sunshine accidentally step on one of her twin's neck. Sunshine immediately turned around and started licking and nudging the lamb. Hailey and Gabrielle with help from Peter removed the lamb from the jug and brought her to the house. She was placed in a box with towels and we tried to make her comfortable...she died within 15 minutes. Gabrielle was heartbroken...there were many tears in our household yesterday. Today we decided will be a better day.
We truly want to thank our friend Janelle for all of the help that she is continually giving us. She is more than a friend to this family and is greatly appreciated.
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