[Jacob-list] ram aggression

[schmick54 at aol.com]

 One thing I learned as a new breeder years ago : Don't hit rams over the head: THEY LIKE IT !!!

Mick


 


 

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From: Linda <patchworkfibers at alltel.net>
To: Jacobflock at aol.com; info at brenalanfarm.com; jacob-list at jacobsheep.com
Sent: Mon, 26 May 2008 7:02 pm
Subject: Re: [Jacob-list] ram aggression












I've also found that a spray bottle is a much better determent to rams than any sort of big stick or attempt at physical dominance. These guys will spend hours butting trees - one hit on the head with a 2 x 4 doesn't make much of an impression. ?They sure do hate a spray of vinegar, though.


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Linda
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Registered Jacob Sheep, Angora Rabbits, Handspun Yarn





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> We have kept 15-20 rams over the years; down to a dozen now.? I go




> into a four acre paddock where they are kept together on a rather




> regular basis but I carry a spray bottle of straight vinegar as a




> weapon.? A strong, stream spray is sprayed at the nose and face of




> any ram that gets within about four feet and I continue to spray




> the Aggressor until it turns and goes away.?




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