Brad, go back and read the last month or so of
postings in the archives. There were a couple
mentioning your sort of problem. Blackbellies are
considered "light" sheep, meaning they are very light
on their feet and quick to respond by running away.
Where are you located? You might want to try borrowing
a tame wool-type wether (castrated ram lamb) from
someone locally, if at all possible. Ask around,
especially at any feed stores, your vet and anyone
that shows sheep or trains sheepdogs. The friendly
sheep would calm the new ones down.
Is the baby a boy or a girl? If it's a boy, has he
been wethered yet? If it's a wether or a girl (ewe
lamb), you should be able to work on gentling it
easier than the parents.
If it's a ram lamb and won't be castrated, be sure not
to make it a pet. Tame rams are dangerous! They are
cute when they're small but aggressive when grown and
have no fear of butting you and knocking you down.
You are doing a wonderful thing in adopting these
beautiful sheep. Your whole life may change! Theirs
sure has. Don't hesitate to ask more questions on the
list and contact blackbelly breeders for advice.
Peg Haese in SW Wisconsin
PNP Katahdins
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> At this time I have yet to know why I have gotten
> these animals except they needed a home. They are
> very scared of people. I hope this calms with time.
>
> Any advice on steps I should take would be great.
>
> Brad
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