In researching how to handle a triplet which has been rejected by its mother, I was told to keep the lamb with its "ewe herd" so that she could learn to be a sheep. She must learn when to eat, where and what to eat, when to rest and when to come in to the barn for the night. Lily's mom has not totally abandoned her. When she cries her mother comes to get her and keeps her with her sisters.
Lily doesn't try to nurse from her mother any more.
I feed her and then she goes on her way.
But they are a great family group.
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