RE: [blackbelly] Catching Sheep

Wed, 07 Jul 2004 19:17:06 -0700

Hi Barb, I think we have all been where you are at in our sheep experience. I can only tell you what works for me. My sheep are not out in a huge pasture, but they do have 2 large paddocks to roam in. I am a true believer in bribery. I bribe the ewes into one section of the barn with grain...give them the grain and close the door behind them...then I move to the other door while they have a panic attack because I walked to close to them.. :-) Close the other door then we are all inside. I have a 5 foot shepherds hook, grab the one I need...hold on (hopefully I have help for the holding part) then open one door, let the rest out and close the door again and can work on the sheep that needs it. (a halter would be handy to have close by) Course this isn't probably the most efficient way to do this, but it works for me. I wish you all the luck catching your sheep without to much more stress. They are a wonderful breed, just move slow and talk low....and get a big stick! (shepherd staff that is!) Good Luck, Sue



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From: "Barb Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [blackbelly] Catching Sheep
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 18:10:11 -0700

Being new at this sheep caper, I don't have much in the way of dheep
handling facilities.  I've got one that needs some attention, and I may
as well be trying to catch the wind.  We tried setting up some "traps",
but they were waaay too savvy for that.  One of them can fly through the
air with the greatest of ease.

I'm feeling a bit stressed at the moment, to put it lightly, and
wondering if I've made a big mistake.  I have a plan drawn out for a
small sorting/handling area, but jeez, I'm afraid if it's not roofed,
they'll just go over the top of anything I erect.  Anybody care to share
ideas about snagging the little devils?  Should I have bought a sheep
dog before I even thought about getting these things?

Thanks.  I need some encouragement.

Barb Lee

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