Yes, he is a Katahdin/black belly Barbados cross, blowing his coat now. Looks like a buffalo
I haven't offciallty weighed him, I'm guessing 200? Maybe 250
me or the ram?
Im guessing he is a good 200 lbs. Since he doesn't have horns, not sure I can get him down. I do what has been suggested (standing up to him, smack on the nose if he attempts a headbutt etc). I will keep working with him.
Really appreciate all the feedback!~
I got home yesterday after work and he was still munching away. He came running to me, but didn't try to head but me at all But then again, I keep the pitchfork w me.
I let him hangout in the yard while I fixed the fence and did some other chores. He pretty much left me alone, other than...
Coincidentally, I just read that first article from the Illinois trail.
Maybe its my fault. I did't humiliate him or defeat him early on, and now he isn't scared of us. ugh...
would selling him off be a bad thing? Maybe he wouldn't act like this with a stranger. But then the liability if he...
I have a feeling the most responses will be "Freezer".... But here goes.
I purchased my Ram, Capone, last year when he was freshly weaned. So about 4 months old.He is now 14 months old. He was curious as a ram lamb, but not overly friendly. Not aggressive at all. I also met his father and 2...
Oh yes when one starts the chorus begins.
And since I only have four adults I can absolutely tell them all apart. Especially my ram. He sounds like a 12-year-old boy in the middle of puberty. It's the funniest damn thing you've ever heard:lol:
Ahh good to know I'm not the only one who talk to...
I feel like they are gettin ga lot of food, extra grain, alfalfa and a nicely grassy field to graze all day. I'll up it a little more just in case.
Lucille sounds like a machine gun, hence her nickname, "Machine Gun Lucille" her baby is a mini machine gun LOL
My 2 ewe's are first time moms. They weren't much of noise makers before, but now they baaa out of control. I as soo much look at the pasture, and they go off....and on and on and on.
Its like they think I'm going to steal their babies at any moment.
I can't even walk to the chickens (in a barn...
She has to be in labor. Nothing like ever never seen. Her vagina is pooching out, she is very uncomfortable. Tail sticking up. Legs out... Trying to upload a pic