[Jacob-list] Jacob-list Digest, Vol 35, Issue 22

[Linda]

I'd also like to see a picture.  I can't visualize how you are using them as chutes, but it sure sounds interesting. I'm always looking for a better way to catch rams than the "corner and grab" method.  

After trying many, many different kinds of hay feeders, I've found the most efficient to be a cattle placed against the fence.  Cheap, easy, portable, and very little waste.

Linda
 
www.patchworkfibers.com
Registered Jacob Sheep, Angora Rabbits, Handspun Yarn


> In a message dated 8/21/2007 9:16:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

> jacob-list-request at jacobsheep.com writes:

>> I use two pieces of cattle panel with two steel T-posts at each

>> end.  The  hay is placed in between the two panels. We use them

>> everywhere. We  also have them placed in such a way that we can

>> use them as chutes when we run  the sheep in for hoof trimming

>> and vaccinations. They work well and are  reasonably priced. We

>> like them because bunk feeders get full of snow, full of  debris,

>> and have puddles in them when it rains. These feeders don't get

>> very wet  when it rains and are easy feeders in the snow.

>

>

> That sounds really interesting Mick.  Any chance of posting a photo

> or two to your website?  How do you keep the sheep from entering at

> ends when you're using it as a feeder?

> TIA,

> Karen


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