Working The Sheep - Phase II
So this is how it works. First, we catch
the lamb. Here's our partner, Danny,
using "Crocodile Dundee" mind control
methods to entrance his target.
the lamb. Here's our partner, Danny,
using "Crocodile Dundee" mind control
methods to entrance his target.
Always put someone reliable on the gate -
this way you won't have escapees that
have to be run down and tackled
violently. This is Pat's brother, Brian.
this way you won't have escapees that
have to be run down and tackled
violently. This is Pat's brother, Brian.
"Now we have you, my pretty!" Note the
look of enthusiasm on the human faces!
look of enthusiasm on the human faces!
Here I am, giving a CDT shot. This
protects the lamb from Over-eater's
Disease and Tetanus. When the animals
are lambs, we give a set of vaccinations,
3 weeks apart. After that, it's an annual
booster. Most people recommend giving
sub-cu injections in the neck. I've found
that some lambs have so much fleece that
the bare spot behind the front leg makes
for an easier site.
protects the lamb from Over-eater's
Disease and Tetanus. When the animals
are lambs, we give a set of vaccinations,
3 weeks apart. After that, it's an annual
booster. Most people recommend giving
sub-cu injections in the neck. I've found
that some lambs have so much fleece that
the bare spot behind the front leg makes
for an easier site.
Today we're using an oral drench for worming, probably Valbazen for tapeworm.
We no longer use injectables, as research shows that they are only 50% effective on
small ruminants. Our work group now consists of myself, Tom, Kelsey, Pat ,
Heather, Brian, Danny, Buddy, and Shauntia.
We no longer use injectables, as research shows that they are only 50% effective on
small ruminants. Our work group now consists of myself, Tom, Kelsey, Pat ,
Heather, Brian, Danny, Buddy, and Shauntia.
Its most important to keep accurate
records of everything you do with the
sheep; that way you can determine
patterns, observe certain animals more
closely, make decisions for the future of
the flock, and see if there's anything (or
anyone) that you missed. This is a very
tedious process, and the person doing it
usually gets yelled at for not recording
something properly. Mistakes happen
because its very loud in the barn. Kelsey
does this chore for us every time, but
she's not always overjoyed.
records of everything you do with the
sheep; that way you can determine
patterns, observe certain animals more
closely, make decisions for the future of
the flock, and see if there's anything (or
anyone) that you missed. This is a very
tedious process, and the person doing it
usually gets yelled at for not recording
something properly. Mistakes happen
because its very loud in the barn. Kelsey
does this chore for us every time, but
she's not always overjoyed.
The kids just like being in the fresh air. Here's
Aubri and Talia with Meggie and Brian Cahill,
conversing with the goats.
Aubri and Talia with Meggie and Brian Cahill,
conversing with the goats.
At the end of the day, there's
plenty of time to just hang
out with family. Here's Pat,
Caimyn, and Tyler, enjoying
some quiet moments before
heading back to the house to
clean up. BBQ chicken and
tater salad for dinner tonight!
plenty of time to just hang
out with family. Here's Pat,
Caimyn, and Tyler, enjoying
some quiet moments before
heading back to the house to
clean up. BBQ chicken and
tater salad for dinner tonight!
