Sheep poo

[montsmum]

I don't know if this has come up before, but I caught Monty eating sheep poo when out in a field! Is this normal?! Pretty disgusting if it is! He had previously been having treats, by the way, so surely not THAT hungry!!                    

[picklesmum]

Well, Pickle loves rabbit droppings - eats them as if they were chocolate raisins!!! Dont think it is a hunger thing - just another 'explorative' Cocker tendency perhaps??!!
Am sure it wont do them any harm in small doses?
Emma and Pickle xx                    

[Sarah_S]

Just be sure to give worm pills now and then (ask vet how frequent), cause not all sheep are treated against worms, and if not they can be worm factories.   :|                    

[Dunton4]

Despite looking as though butter wouldn't melt in her mouth, Tilly will eat any type of dung, given half a chance.  When we took her to Derbyshire for a long weekend last Autumn she ate sheep droppings and had a very upset tummy for a few days afterwards. So, now I try to anticipate where there might be "nasties" lurking and put her on the lead as we go past as she can't be trusted!  Not always easy on a country walk.

Hope Monty doesn't suffer any ill effects.

Sue and Tilly                    

[montsmum]

Thanks for your replies, folks! Monty doesn't seem to have suffered any ill effects, but I'll take your advice about worming him, plus will be keeping a close eye on him next time he's in a field previously vacated by sheep!

Montsmum