Hi, we use a show stand specific for bigger lambs and goats, it doesn’t work for the babies. However some people build their own out of wood for Nigerian and Nubian goats.
If we have interest in more content please comment and let us know what you would like to see. At one time we have discussed potentially breaking this it down into smaller pieces focused on each step of the process. There are also economical options to many show challenges, we could do a full show day prep, exercise tips and/or other demonstrations with livestock(we have goats as well).
This was a great video! I would love to see videos about daily grooming routines. And anything about how to break lambs to lead and what is best to feed. Thanks! Our family is brand new to showing sheep.
We don't usually, although we've never had any issue personally, we HAVE heard too many horror stories and don't leave it on when on a stand/show rail these days.
Why does their head have to be so high while standing there. It looks so uncomfortable. I’ve heard that’s a natural position for them? I have 5 sheep and they only stand like that if I’m holding hay or treats higher than they can reach lmao. they do hold their head up but they’re more relaxed than that. I’m not only talking about the way you did it, I just mean every time I see a sheep standing tied their head is way up in the air, why is that? It looks unnatural and I wouldn’t tie my sheep like that.
Thanks for your question! Having their head up like this really does not hurt them. Having their head up allows the handler to have more control and while on a stand like this they prefer their heads up so they can see things. Sheep are a flock animal and when they are taken away from their flock they can get scared and spooked more easily. As you can see, my daughter spent a lot of time with this lamb and he sees her as part of the flock and being able to see her keeps him calmer. Remember, these are show animals and they are raised and treated as such, very spoiled and pampered. I would not be doing this routine for most of my commercial flock. :) Thanks again for the question! We know that sometimes what we do is not what others do and we welcome any questions!
This sheep has a better haircare routine than i do
What size comb are you using to shear with?
what can you tell me about that stand? Can it work for goat too? Nigerian Dwarfs?
Hi, we use a show stand specific for bigger lambs and goats, it doesn’t work for the babies. However some people build their own out of wood for Nigerian and Nubian goats.
If we have interest in more content please comment and let us know what you would like to see.
At one time we have discussed potentially breaking this it down into smaller pieces focused on each step of the process. There are also economical options to many show challenges, we could do a full show day prep, exercise tips and/or other demonstrations with livestock(we have goats as well).
This was a great video! I would love to see videos about daily grooming routines. And anything about how to break lambs to lead and what is best to feed. Thanks! Our family is brand new to showing sheep.
Yes
make sure to take off the halter! just to be safe!
We don't usually, although we've never had any issue personally, we HAVE heard too many horror stories and don't leave it on when on a stand/show rail these days.
good 1000 good
Why does their head have to be so high while standing there. It looks so uncomfortable. I’ve heard that’s a natural position for them? I have 5 sheep and they only stand like that if I’m holding hay or treats higher than they can reach lmao. they do hold their head up but they’re more relaxed than that. I’m not only talking about the way you did it, I just mean every time I see a sheep standing tied their head is way up in the air, why is that? It looks unnatural and I wouldn’t tie my sheep like that.
it’s held up so high so that it is above the shoulders - helps with stretching the hide so that when you shear, there’s no nicks
Thanks for your question! Having their head up like this really does not hurt them. Having their head up allows the handler to have more control and while on a stand like this they prefer their heads up so they can see things. Sheep are a flock animal and when they are taken away from their flock they can get scared and spooked more easily. As you can see, my daughter spent a lot of time with this lamb and he sees her as part of the flock and being able to see her keeps him calmer. Remember, these are show animals and they are raised and treated as such, very spoiled and pampered. I would not be doing this routine for most of my commercial flock. :) Thanks again for the question! We know that sometimes what we do is not what others do and we welcome any questions!
why does the poor sheep have no tail. who did cut its tail off?? its deadful.
No they are born with tails
@@graceshiner4276they are born with tails. In some countries you can dock the whole tail. Where as in the uk only partial docking is legal