Lamb Weighing & Carrying Sling

The Lamb Weighing & Carrying Sling is a lightweight livestock handling accessory designed for weighing and transporting newborn lambs and goat kids. A soft mesh support panel cradles the animal underneath the body while long carrying handles allow the operator to lift the animal with minimal direct handling.

The sling can also be connected to a compatible hanging or digital scale for routine birth-weight monitoring, growth checks and flock record management. An adjustable chest support strap helps accommodate different sizes of lambs and goat kids while reducing the risk of the animal sliding from the sling.

The open sling structure allows the ewe or doe to continue seeing, hearing and smelling the newborn during transport, making it particularly useful when moving young animals from a drop pen to an individual lambing or kidding pen.

• Dual Weighing and Carrying Function: Suitable for both routine newborn transport and connection to a compatible hanging scale.
• Soft Polyester Mesh: Flexible mesh supports the lamb or goat kid comfortably during short-duration handling.
• Adjustable Chest Support: Adjustable front strap helps secure different sizes of newborn and growing animals.
• Long Carrying Handles: Strong fabric handles provide convenient manual lifting and can also serve as the suspension point during weighing.
• Open-Body Design: Allows the dam to maintain visual, auditory and scent contact with the newborn during movement.
• Lightweight Construction: Easy to carry between lambing pens and compact enough for storage in a lambing equipment kit.
• Fast Animal Placement: Simple sling configuration allows rapid positioning during busy lambing periods.
• Reusable Farm Tool: Durable textile construction is suitable for repeated livestock handling when properly maintained.
• Commercial Farm Application: Suitable for sheep farms, goat farms, breeding centers and livestock management projects.

The mesh panel is positioned beneath the lamb or goat kid so that the animal's body weight is distributed across the sling rather than concentrated at a single point. The handles are then raised on both sides of the animal and the chest support strap is adjusted to help prevent forward movement.

For manual transport, the operator lifts the sling by the carrying handles. For weighing, the handles are connected securely to a suitable hanging or digital scale and the animal is lifted clear of the floor until a stable weight reading is obtained.

The animal should remain centered in the sling throughout use. If the lamb or goat kid begins to slide or rotate, it should be lowered immediately and repositioned before continuing.

• Newborn lamb birth-weight recording
• Routine growth monitoring
• Transport from drop pens to lambing jugs
• Goat kid weighing and carrying
• Commercial sheep breeding farms
• Lambing sheds and maternity pens
• Veterinary examination and livestock handling
• Breed performance and flock-record programs
• Livestock research and breeding centers
• Sheep housing and livestock equipment projects

• Sling dimensions according to animal size
• Mesh material and density available upon request
• Carrying strap length according to project requirements
• Adjustable chest-support configuration
• Alternative strap and buckle arrangements available upon request
• Color customizable
• Individual or bulk export packaging
• OEM and private-label packaging
• Complete sling-and-scale kits available according to project requirements

Use for Carrying:

1. Lay the mesh section beneath the lamb's belly.
2. Pull the carrying handles upward on both sides of the animal.
3. Adjust the chest support strap so the lamb remains centered.
4. Lift smoothly while supporting the animal and avoiding sudden movement.
5. Lower the lamb gently into the destination pen before releasing the support strap.

Use for Weighing:

1. Confirm that the hanging scale and suspension point are suitable for the intended animal.
2. Position and adjust the sling before connecting it to the scale.
3. Attach both sling handles securely to the scale hook.
4. Lift only far enough for the animal to clear the floor and obtain a stable reading.
5. Lower the animal immediately after weighing.

Maintenance:

• Clean the mesh and straps after contamination with manure, birth fluids or bedding.
• Allow the sling to dry thoroughly before storage.
• Inspect stitching, handles and adjustment straps regularly for wear.
• Remove damaged slings from service until repaired or replaced.
• Keep hook-and-loop fastening surfaces clean to maintain secure adjustment.
• Store in a clean, dry lambing-equipment area between uses.

Q1: Can the same sling be used for both carrying and weighing?

Yes. The sling is designed for manual transport and can also be connected to a compatible digital or hanging scale for weighing.

Q2: What animals is the sling designed for?

The reference design is intended primarily for newborn and young lambs and goat kids.

Q3: What is the reference size?

The Premier1 reference Lamb & Kid Sling measures approximately 16 inches long by 6.5 inches wide.

Q4: Is the chest strap adjustable?

Yes. The adjustable chest support allows the sling to accommodate different sizes of lambs and goat kids.

Q5: What material is the sling made from?

The reference product uses strong, soft polyester mesh to provide support and comfort during short-term transport or weighing.

Q6: Why use a sling instead of carrying a newborn by hand?

The open sling allows the ewe or doe to continue seeing, hearing and smelling the newborn, while reducing direct human contact during movement between pens.

Q7: Is a weighing scale included?

The sling and weighing scale are normally separate components. A compatible digital or hanging scale can be supplied according to project requirements.

Q8: What should I do if the animal starts sliding?

Lower the animal immediately, reposition it in the center of the sling and readjust the chest support before continuing.

Q9: Can the sling be customized?

Yes. Dimensions, mesh specification, straps, color and packaging can be customized according to project requirements.