Caring for a sheep before Eid: water, feed, rest and transport

Water and shade first

• Provide clean water at all times, especially in the heat.
• Keep the sheep in a shaded, well-ventilated place out of direct sun.

Feed

• Offer feed the sheep is used to, such as hay or dried alfalfa, and ask the seller what it has been eating.
• Avoid sudden changes in feed or large amounts of grain at once, which can upset digestion.

Rest and less stress

• Give it enough space and dry ground.
• Keep noise and handling to a minimum; don't chase or move it around unnecessarily.

Transport

• Use a suitable vehicle that prevents slipping and falling, with good ventilation.
• Move the sheep in the cooler hours of the day where possible.
• Don't tie it in a way that hurts it, and avoid crowding animals into a small space.

When to call a vet

If you notice severe lethargy, refusal to eat, lameness or difficulty breathing, consult a vet — the animal's soundness is a condition of the sacrifice.

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