Bruce
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They do it with tilt tables for shearing alpacas. Most videos I saw had them being stretched out on the ground but a few used tables.
CntryBoy777 - The Lazy A** Acres Adventures
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CntryBoy777
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Sure was a nice day here today, plenty of Sun, a bit of some wind, and a hi of 75. 
Got the duck pen cleaned out and freshened
, so got them all done within the same wk, and ahead of the Rain. This next one tho, has my attention...especially, since 4 died last nite in Hattiesburg. That is south of us, but one thing I have learned, this time of yr....if ya have an unusually Warm day, there could be some Big storms coming thru. They are saying there is a greater risk of heavy Hail, with some severe Thndr Storms producing Tornados.
Took the van up to the house, no Cover here at the trlr. Got buckets set up to Catch some water if needed, plus buckets sitting in the Tubs. Took a pic this evening of tbe bird house, just in case I need Proof, if it doesn't make it thru...
this line of storms is suppose to come thru between 10pm-1am....guess I'll be up for a bit tonite..... I added some more shavings to the goat house, they got to playing "Tag and Chase" and had stroughed it everywhere, on the deck and in the yard and what was left they had packed it down to the dirt again. We get a break from this some next wk with cooler Temps....and I am certainly Glad too....I killed 2 skeeters while tending to the ducks today, they were bitin my forearm.
The dad-gum tree frogs are sure croaking, guess warmer Temps and Water has them feeling fairly "Excited" right now...
Even saw a cricket in the field on the Goat Walk, and killed 4 ants on the cat food dish.
This rye grass is taking off like a Rocket right now, so the animals are Loving that. Sure don't think we'll be out much tomorrow, but I'm planning on getting started digging those blame post holes come this coming Tues....they won't dig theirselves, and I certainly ain't getting any Younger either.
Got the duck pen cleaned out and freshened
, so got them all done within the same wk, and ahead of the Rain. This next one tho, has my attention...especially, since 4 died last nite in Hattiesburg. That is south of us, but one thing I have learned, this time of yr....if ya have an unusually Warm day, there could be some Big storms coming thru. They are saying there is a greater risk of heavy Hail, with some severe Thndr Storms producing Tornados.Took the van up to the house, no Cover here at the trlr. Got buckets set up to Catch some water if needed, plus buckets sitting in the Tubs. Took a pic this evening of tbe bird house, just in case I need Proof, if it doesn't make it thru...
this line of storms is suppose to come thru between 10pm-1am....guess I'll be up for a bit tonite..... I added some more shavings to the goat house, they got to playing "Tag and Chase" and had stroughed it everywhere, on the deck and in the yard and what was left they had packed it down to the dirt again. We get a break from this some next wk with cooler Temps....and I am certainly Glad too....I killed 2 skeeters while tending to the ducks today, they were bitin my forearm. The dad-gum tree frogs are sure croaking, guess warmer Temps and Water has them feeling fairly "Excited" right now... Even saw a cricket in the field on the Goat Walk, and killed 4 ants on the cat food dish.
This rye grass is taking off like a Rocket right now, so the animals are Loving that. Sure don't think we'll be out much tomorrow, but I'm planning on getting started digging those blame post holes come this coming Tues....they won't dig theirselves, and I certainly ain't getting any Younger either.
Bruce
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I sure hope you and Joyce stay dry and safe!!!!
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CntryBoy777
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Us Too!! Thanks Bruce...just put a pot of Coffee on...
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Looks like the 1st wave is heading in, still some tornado Warned cells south and another one going over the same area that had an F3 Tornado kill 5 so far, they believe there are more in the rubble.
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Praying for you guys...
Mini Horses
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CountryBoy, shots for your goats are generally SQ. So, tent skin, insert needle, draw back for blood check and inject. You should have a dog collar on them & tied to fence. I used to do that for the bucks and trim feet with that constraint, also. Have a fence/wall on the off side so they don't step away. CDT vaccine can be purchased at Tractor Supply -- or most any such feed store, as well as needles & syringes.
You know the precautions with air in needles, veins. etc. Same for goats. Deworming generally given by mouth, even liquid Ivermectrin.
My current buck is a bruiser, sizewise (32" tall, about 225#) very tame. When I put his collar & chain on he sometimes decides it's time to swing my way instead of standing still. So, I use a flat rope hooked to fence at hip, go over his back & under his belly back to fence. Then he stands nicely, doesn't fight. It isn't tight but, he can't swing his body around to me and willingly stands. Think harnessed to fence and he's never left. As soon as I'm done, he is released.
Mike, what is the tilt table to be used for? I thought, at first, it was for your tool shop in some way...LOL...thought wrong. So are you shearing? Hoof trims? etc. Premier has some great sling back chairs for hoof trims & I'd consider an alternative over the cost of that table....but, not my $$. It's my understanding that they are very docile once down -- again, don't know. I have a great article in a mag on shearing that shows exactly how to sit them down, shear, move legs, etc. Good luck.
You know the precautions with air in needles, veins. etc. Same for goats. Deworming generally given by mouth, even liquid Ivermectrin.
My current buck is a bruiser, sizewise (32" tall, about 225#) very tame. When I put his collar & chain on he sometimes decides it's time to swing my way instead of standing still. So, I use a flat rope hooked to fence at hip, go over his back & under his belly back to fence. Then he stands nicely, doesn't fight. It isn't tight but, he can't swing his body around to me and willingly stands. Think harnessed to fence and he's never left. As soon as I'm done, he is released.
Mike, what is the tilt table to be used for? I thought, at first, it was for your tool shop in some way...LOL...thought wrong. So are you shearing? Hoof trims? etc. Premier has some great sling back chairs for hoof trims & I'd consider an alternative over the cost of that table....but, not my $$. It's my understanding that they are very docile once down -- again, don't know. I have a great article in a mag on shearing that shows exactly how to sit them down, shear, move legs, etc. Good luck.
Mike CHS
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@Mini Horses the tilt table is for general handling. We have been doing hooves and shots without it so yes it isn't necessary but it makes it faster and easier. Ours may get tame enough at some point but I don't know that I would ever use docile with some of ours. We have some that are bigger than I am and a whole lot younger.
Mornin' Countryboy. Hope you fared OK overnight. Saw that tremendous block of red/orange/yellow on the radar move through your area overnight. Hope there was no damage done and you just got a bit wet. Radar is showing another block south of you headed your way now. Expect it'll be there in the next hour or two. Not sure what this low is going to do, but it looks like the back side wrap might head down to where I am later. It's all up in central OK right now and moving south/SE.
