Ok, that makes since, we put some of our ewes in with him today and they are doing exactly as you have described. So far I dont think they are standing for him. But I know at least a couple of them are in season. He had been ramming the fence that separate them. So we just decided to put them...
We have had hutches with a plywood back, then we cut a square hole out of the plywood big enough for a wood built box nesting box and the top has hinges on one side and a hook latch that you have to squeeze to open on the end opposite the hinges (which allows you to open the top to look at the...
This may seem like an odd question, but how do you know when a ewe is in season? I have always left my ram in with the ewes. But since he has started bullying them I cant leave him with them for long periods of time.
:) The way we done it, we used 1x2's to strengthen the corners on the inside of the box. Then we used them to help attach it to the plywood of the cage and the box itself. With the nesting boxes on the outside it is easier to view the babies and to clean it when they are old enough between...
Have any old fridge drawers, they work in a pinch. You can also build the nesting boxes on the outside of the cages. Just attach a hinged lid and clasp to keep closed. We have done this plenty of times. This works best if you want to check on the babies easily also. We have never had an issue...
Thank you did not know about posting multiple pics in same post. Lone survivor thinks she's a sheep. She sleeps and lives with them. She got attacked by something and all we found was feathers. We didnt see her for a few days and then we found her in the sheep house with the sheep. She hardly...