[Jacob-list] Destructive ram

[Linda]

Couldn't it be a testosterone induced behaviour?  You see mares that bite, but you don't often see ewes that tear down buildings :-) I was really thinking more about eliminating the chance that he'd breed your ewes.  


Linda
 
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> Well.. The wethering may be an option.. Ill have to take a look at

> his fleece.. but If I understand this.. it is a learned behavior..

> much like biting in horses.. and in a horse.. Sometimes gelding a

> stud colt hels.. but there wouldn't be behavior change if you were

> to geld an adult stallion.

>

> Im truly hoping that maybe the hotwire will help..

>

> He knocked off about 3" of a horn today.. no blood.. so he will be

> fine.. sigh......

>

>

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