Hi Mona,
I use a two-tagging system. At two days old, I tag the lamb with a small brass tags that Premier (800-282-6631) sells. The tags (Item 615000) are $10.50 for a box of 100 (numbered consecutively) and the tag applicator (Item 615100) costs $10.00. These are the smallest tags available anywhere and will not rip the fragile ear of the lamb. When the lamb is a year old or when it leaves my premises, whichever occurs first, I insert its scrapie tag (now legally required for all sheep). The only tag I've found that does not rip the ear is Premier's 2X tag (http://www.premier1supplies.com/store/prod_display.html?prod_id=532&pcat_id =1&cat_id=15)
As for hoof trimmers, I really like the small size of the Felco trimmer sold by Premier (http://www.premier1supplies.com/store/prod_display.html?prod_id=74&pcat_id= 1&cat_id=6)
Other female shepherds have commented that it fits their hands better.
Carol
At 07:27 PM 10/19/2004 -0400, you wrote:
I would like to ask the list for their input on Hoof Trimmers and Ear Tags. Which particular brand do you favor and why? Sources?
Carol Elkins Critterhaven Estate Registered Barbados Blackbelly Hair Sheep (no shear, no dock, no fuss) Pueblo, Colorado http://www.critterhaven.biz T-shirts, mugs, caps, and more at the Barbados Blackbelly Online Store http://www.cafepress.com/blackbellysheep
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