head Harnest?

[St0rmyM00n]

Im confused........


She lets us lead her, but if I change to the halter won't I need to get her use to something on her face rather than her neck?

 

[TheMixedBag]

My does still don't like the halter, despite being perfect angels on collars. The only real use I have for them is when I need more control, like when I'm taking them somewhere in the car or I need to tether them somewhere for a minute. Jenny tolerates the halter well enough, but try to lead her too far with it and she will put up a fight, so we're still working on it.

Honestly, a good collar will work just fine for most handling needs.

 

[freemotion]

I need to get one for my doeling too. Nothing at the feed store is small enough to fit her face and I NEED to start handling her more in a restricted manor.

Google it...there are lots of instructions out there on making one yourself! If you are handy that way....

 

[TheMixedBag]

Wouldn't a sheep halter work? It's what I use, and they're adjustable in every direction.

 

[St0rmyM00n]

I have been looking every where TSC, the feed stores I guess I will have to either make one or special order one on line.

 

[Emmetts Dairy]

I like halters and they do have there purpose. I have collars for the girls cuz I find they are much easier to handle. But my buck dos'nt even know his own strength! lol...so I need one for him for sure. His neck is strong and collars stink when they pull hard.

I dont leave them on all the time. Just when being tended too.

Good luck. TSC, Jeffers, etc...all have em. Just a note...my buck is big and he is wearing a size large...so I would measure your girls head wrapped on one side and it will help to guess-ti-mate when you buy it.

 

[Greendecember]

I just got the stuff I ordered from Hoegger's today. http://www.hoeggergoatsupply.com/xcart/home.php?cat=

I got the plastic chains we shall see how they work hehe

 

[Mamaboid]

I have been looking every where TSC, the feed stores I guess I will have to either make one or special order one on line.

I bought my halters at TSC here in PA and they were labeled goat halters. We had to add a few extra holes for the smaller ones and adjust as they grew. I leave my halters on them all the time and have never had any problems with them getting caught on anything.

 

[aggieterpkatie]

Halters do give you more control over the animal because it controls their head/nose. When they have collars on they can get their whole weight behind it (unless you make sure to keep it up right under their jaw). Halters control the nose, and where the nose goes the body follows.

If you're using an adjustable halter make sure the lead comes out under their chin, and not over their head. Many times people use them incorrectly. You want it to tighten around the nose, not behind the head.


ETA: I didn't realize this was an old thread.

 

[that's*satyrical]

I just hook an old fashioned lead rope around her neck...but she is a sweetie pie and just goes wherever I lead her......