Fwd: Re: [Jacob-list] soon to be mutton

[Abigail Brown]

Hello All,

Like Stepanie we also use the vinegar bottle. We
learned this with our first 2horn ram, he always had
an attitude problem, however, the vinegar/water
solution kept him in his place. 

Our second ram, also 2 horn, has a much better
attitude, however, we do not ever let our guard down
as we have learned these jacob rams can turn on you
when you least expect it. 

Abigail Brown,
Shiloh Farms
Indiana
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--- SteffArce at aol.com wrote:
> From: SteffArce at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Jacob-list] soon to be mutton
> To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com
> Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 18:29:57 EDT
> 
> Hi 
> I have a 4H yearling Jacob ram and a 3 yr old 2H
> Jacob ram. Neither has come 
> "at me". On their arrival to my place the large
> spray bottle is my constant 
> companion (and still is after 2 years) in the
> paddocks. I use a solution of 
> 1:1 vinegar and water. ANY time their heads go
> "down" they are sprayed. Of 
> course they look to see where the bottle is when I
> walk into their paddock. 
> The yearling ram turns around and walks away when he
> see's the bottle. The 3 
> yr old just goes about his own business. I have not
> been challenged by 
> either. I now have the rams separated from the ewes
> except for breeding 
> season. I have found this to be worth the extra
> bucks for safety.
> If I'm in the paddock any longer than feeding, I
> have the hose with the 
> sprayer on.
> Stephanie
> 


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