[Jacob-list] Need help with loose horn on ram

[gf]

I had one that broke her horn 1/2 way up, eventually it fell off with no
intervention at all. It did bleed initially, I could see white but after
about 3 days it was dark and sealed.

Gary
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "marguerite e vanbeek" <pegaleg2 at juno.com>
To: <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 7:26 AM
Subject: [Jacob-list] Need help with loose horn on ram


> I need some advice on a loose lateral horn on a 4 horn ram.  We noticed
> it when the shearer was
> here yesterday.  It is loose at the base, isn't bleeding at all.   He is
> a yearling so I would assume
> that the horns should be set to some extent.  It seems to be attached by
> skin only because you
> can wiggle it.  Should I leave it be?  Is there anything I can do to
> secure it?   Any suggestions
> please!!!
>
> Peggy
> Ridgecroft Farm
>
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