Hey Mike,
Im a polled blackbelly breeder so I don't have experience dealing with
horns, however I think I may have an answer for you.
Mary S. is going to have a long long influence within the blackbelly
world and this is a small example. She wrote about lambing pen panels
here:
http://www.blackbellysheep.org/about-the-sheep/articles/lamb-pens-for-blackbelly-sheep/
I have built a few of these panels which have become incredibly helpful
for not only lambing pens but for sorting pens, holding pens,and even a
stand for a sheep chair. I bet they would work out well for directing a
wayward ram out the appropriate gate.
If you like what you see and have questions about my panel building
experiences, let me know.
Steve S
Nine Mile Ranch
On 12/4/2013 2:55 PM, Carol Elkins wrote:
Hi Mike,
I can't help with the chute question but I suggest for accidental
breeding, use Lutalyse, which causes the ewe to expel the fertilized
egg. Use 3cc of Lutalyse at least 11 days after breeding. Less than 8
days doesn't work.
I had a similar breakout when I first started in sheep and this was a
very good option. I didn't waste a year of the ewes' lives creating
lambs that I could not register because I didn't know their sire.
Carol
At 03:36 PM 12/4/2013, you wrote:
what sort of chute can one
use for rams with large horn racks? I imagine if you measured Marley,
the largest rack-ed ram, he's have 35-40 inches or so.
-Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies
Carol Elkins
Critterhaven--Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep
(no shear, no dock, no fuss)
Pueblo, Colorado
http://www.critterhaven.biz
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