Even polled sheep or goats can get in trouble with collars. Sheep, goats and horses (cows too) will scratch , using their rear foot. I've had to catch and release a ewe with her rear leg caught in the collar. (mind you these BB sheep are easier to catch when 3 legged, LOL) So, my critters all go 'naked' when not being handled. I never leave halters on horses either. Chris
----- Original Message ----- From: "James Harper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 4:27 PM Subject: RE: [blackbelly] Ear Tagging > Hello List, I have found with collars and horns is that when they are playing > and/or fighting the horns can sometimes slip between the collar and the > animals. If this happens the horn can twist the collar making it tighter > causing the collared animal to choke and die. I had this happen to 2 of my > goats. Since then I have taken all my collars off. Of course if all your > animals are polled, collars should be fine but if you have any horned > animals there is always a chance of an accident. Just food for thought! > > James Harper > Virginia Regional Director > Blackbelly Barbados Sheep Association International > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sue Miller > Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 7:08 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [blackbelly] Ear Tagging > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.384 / Virus Database: 216 - Release Date: 08/21/2002 =============================================== This message is from the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep mailing list. To respond to this message, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe or change your membership options, go to http://lists.coyotenet.net/mailman/listinfo/blackbelly
