Fecal Development in Lambs and Kids – A Practical Management Tool from Day One The feces of a lamb or kid tell a clear story about digestive function, colostrum intake, and nutritional adaptation. Simple daily observation allows early detection of problems. • Meconium (first 24–48 hours) – Dark, sticky, almost black feces. Indicates normal passage of fetal contents and a patent, functional intestine. • Transitional feces (days 2–3) – Soft, yellowish feces reflecting the start of milk digestion a