[Jacob-list] Breeders who forgo tail docking: your experiences?

[Linda]

I didn't dock for a few years. I still have three ewes with natural 
tails. They are as clean after lambing as those with docked tails. No 
sheep with diarrhea is clean - tail or not.
Linda
On 4/15/2013 1:17 AM, Lindsay Oaster wrote:

> Hello everyone,

>

> So far we have been docking tails on our lambs, and this year we are 

> considering leaving them intact.  I understand that buyer preferences 

> vary, shearers generally find it more convenient when they're docked, 

> and that cleanliness can be an issue but Jacobs do have control over 

> their tails.

>

> I'm interested in hearing from folks whose sheep have their original 

> tails.  Have you experienced difficulties with them breeding, keeping 

> clean (day-to-day or post-birthing), increased problems from flystrike 

> or other nasties, etc.? Anything else I should be keeping in mind?

>

>

> -Lindsay Oaster

> Fat Toaster Farm

>

>

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