Dry soil tips for electric fences
Many folks find that their electric fences “stop working” when the soil becomes so dry that the grass turns brown.
How To’s
How to tag a lamb using EasyTags and a Premier Applicator
EasyTags are made of polyurethane and available in 3 sizes.
How to tag a lamb using MiniTags and a MiniTag Applicator
MiniTags are reliable long-term tags. Preferred for small sheep breeds.
How to tag a lamb using Snapp Tags and a Snapp Tag Applicator
Snapp tags are temporary nylon loop tags for lambs.
How to tag a lamb using Swivel Tags and a Swivel Tag Applicator
Swivel tags an excellent nylon 2-piece first tag for lambs.
Installing clipping blades on a Premier 4000c clipper
Clipping machines are for precision fleece, fiber and hair removal. They use blade sets which must be set up properly.
Processing lambs with “O” rings
An expander stretches the latex rubber ring(s) open to allow sliding it over a tail or scrotum. When released the ring(s) clamps the arteries shut. The tail or scrotum usually drops off in 7 to 14 days.
Installing a comb & cutter to Premier 4000s shear head
Shearing machines are used for the rapid removal of fleece, fiber and hair. They use combs and cutters. Properly installing combs and cutters is critical.
Inserting ear tags in lambs ears
How ear tags can help you— 1. To indicate sex. 2. To indicate year of birth. 3. To indicate sire (and dam). 4. To indicate single, twin or triplet. 5. To indicate problems.
Drench sheep in a handling chute
There are two main styles of chutes used for handling sheep—the treatment chute and the sorting chute. Handling setups for larger flocks (500+) often have both types of chutes. Smaller flocks do their treatment within the sorting chute.