In a message dated 4/21/04 1:57:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Since I am rather large (325 labs) I sidestepped him and caught the horns, and twisted him onto his back. I then dragged his sorry butt back through both gates and into the yard. I did not just turn him loose, I threw him into the yard... The other one got the same treatment when he lowered his head at me when I returned to get him... I never had any more trouble... They were both fine in the morning... Sometimes animals need to sort out the pecking order. I helped it along a little. >> Thank you all for impressing the importance that sheep(in particular, rams) are not to be treated as pets. I understood that early on, though the "guys" in the family think they know better. I'll let them read what y'all have shared. Cecil, unfortunately, I don't have the strength to do that to the ram. (still have lingering damage from a car accident) If the ram continues to come too close, hubby will have to flip him. (dh is not a big guy, but the ram isn't too big, yet- maybe, 80lbs) I hope that'll bring back enough fear in him to keep his distance. I told Bobbie that, as of yesterday, I'm carrying a big stick when I'm out with them. I generally don't stand around as they graze. I did for a little while yesterday to keep them out of the azaleas. I'm usually on the deck watching with the German Shepherd at my side. When I am in the yard they graze near me, but don't generally come up to me till it's nearing time to return to the holding pen. Diana =============================================== This message is from the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep mailing list (http://www.awrittenword.com/listserv/index.html). 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 To search the archives, go to http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
