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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Show shakes

« Last post by ColdCreek on September 25, 2017, 05:01:39 am »

Those of us that can no longer drench have switched to wet feeding a long time ago.  If you have time (don't know how soon your show is), start converting your lambs to being fed with wet feed. Then when it is time to start adding your shake, they will already be accustomed to the wet feed and you can get them to take the shake without using a bottle or drench gun.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Show shakes

« Last post by MeMa1 on September 24, 2017, 05:50:19 pm »

Our show is fast approaching and I wanted to get some advise about Show shakes.  I bought some in the past and drenched our lambs at shows.  However, our show that is coming up soon does not allow drenching?  Any advice on what to do? Can you just sprinkle it over their feed and if so, does it work as well?  Does anyone else have any suggestions on something else to use?  Please help.
 

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Melatonin

« Last post by MeMa1 on September 24, 2017, 05:41:45 pm »

Hello Crystal,
I've seen a previous post you posted regarding Melatonin.  My daughter has a "crazy" lamb that she will be showing soon.  She has worked this lamb daily and will continue to right up to the show.  I wanted to have a backup plan in case the lamb doesn't improve in the next few weeks.  I need some more information regarding the Melatonin?  Do you use the over the counter Melatonin that people use?  The pill form?   If so, there is several different milligrams?  Which do I buy and if it is based on their weight, how do I determine how much to give? Will the lamb just swallow it?  And how soon prior to the show do you give it?  Also, the lambs may be drug tested, will this pass?  Sorry for so many questions?
Thanks for your help.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Show Rail

« Last post by Strawberrycattleco on September 20, 2017, 07:40:09 am »

Looking to buy show rail. Can pick up in Louisville.

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Buy and Sell / Show Rail

« Last post by Strawberrycattleco on September 20, 2017, 07:39:03 am »

Looking to buy show rail. Can pick up in Louisville.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Premier Shears Blade Compatibility

« Last post by EmsoffLambs on September 05, 2017, 06:34:03 pm »

LOL! Well, that may be true, Rex, but the sport car has managed to shear through everything I put in front of it just fine, including some pretty darn dirty, sticky wool.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Sheep stand

« Last post by EmsoffLambs on September 05, 2017, 06:32:43 pm »

I have seen the Sharp Chuters in person. They aren't cheap, but they are pretty cool. And they work.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Sheep stand

« Last post by sheepherder007 on September 01, 2017, 12:17:41 pm »

Sharp Chuter  www.showsharp.com

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Sheep stand

« Last post by MeMa1 on August 31, 2017, 08:58:10 am »

Does anyone know where I can purchase a stand that keeps lambs from moving?  I currently have a stand that we use for shearing but I'm looking the stand that has enclosed sides along with clips for the halter to train lamb to stand still. I've seen them before but don't know the name of the stand so I can't find it online.  Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Premier Shears Blade Compatibility

« Last post by sheepherder007 on August 29, 2017, 06:55:13 am »

But nothing gets in the tractors way LOL