Note who is keeping him still this time while I figure out how to de-chair him.
That would be my Crue. He's really getting good at holding the sheep off me while I'm feeding. He stayed right there while I wrestled that ram out of the chair.
Friday, April 6, 2012
anybody want an accident prone ram lamb?
My ram lamb is not quite 1 yr old but he has been in more sticky situations than any other animal I've ever owned. He got his head stuck in a feed bag and ran around bumping into things. He got through my fence, following Walter the wether goat who always figures a way out, and got a strand of old barbwire wrapped around his neck and between his legs. Seth had to hold him still in a corner so I could cut that off without getting ripped up if he moved on me. This latest though takes the cake. I am going to sell him as soon as I figure out if he can produce. I don't think my ewes are pregnant. I'm giving them 1 more month and if nothing, he goes. He's getting mean too and has butted me a few times. I always take in a dog or two now when dealing with him. Maybe I'll put this pic on Craigslist when I try to sell him. That way people will know what they are getting into.
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Well, look on the bright side, Crue is certainly getting exposure to all kinds of situations with sheep! Nothing is going to surprise him now!
ReplyDeleteNo, he isn't surprised by much. Last night I had him holding the whole flock away from me and as he was moving to keep them in line he whipped through the flock of guineas and chickens who all flew up and landed either on top of him or all around him. He never so much as gave them a glance. He doesn't see fowl. They don't exist.
ReplyDeleteLooks like Crue is being assisted by a chicken!
ReplyDeleteBy the way ... you might want to turn the word verification off on your comments. That was something stupid blogger created. I just put all my comments on moderation so I can control the spam that way. Makes it easier for people to post.
ReplyDeletedone Jodi, thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteGood move, I think. Life is too short to keep a ram that's going to hurt you. ;)
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