Margali's Griffin Wood Ranch

[Mini Horses]

Rubbing is a big cause for fence damage. I've watched them lean into a fence and walk it to next post, leaning/rubbing entire way. So hot wire stops that. But inside a shed, gotta add strong wood.

Used to have a "rub/scratch" spot for horses...mid field, couple posts and stretch of fence, just "there". Some used it. Moreso if all perimeter was hot wired. They itched, it seemed...

 

[farmerjan]

Our big bulls do that... partly just rubbing, partly testing the fences. That is why we are now putting up a guardrail at that shoulder height so they do not destroy the fence between them and the next pasture. It will be 2 boards up from bottom, then guard rail, with a top board rather than the woven wire now. Only the fence between the pastures though... they spend only a little time rubbing on the perimeter fence that is against the woods.

 

[Baymule]

Animals love making more work for you. Just when you think you got it licked, they destroy your efforts. Yes it is hot, sure takes all the want-to out of you!

 

[SageHill]

Our big bulls do that... partly just rubbing, partly testing the fences. That is why we are now putting up a guardrail at that shoulder height so they do not destroy the fence between them and the next pasture. It will be 2 boards guard rail with a top board rather than the woven wire now. Only the fence between the pastures though... they spend only a little time rubbing on the perimeter fence that is against the woods.

That’s what the cattle ranch by me is doing - adding guard rails - welding them on.

 

[Ridgetop]

We bought a brush from a street sweeping machine a couple years ago for a scratching post. It is currently laying in the sheep pen. I never see them rubbing on it. Maybe I need to put it up on a post so they can walk under it. Wes Patton made back scratching contraptions by welding a dull serrated piece of metal to the top of 2 uprights. It is the height of the sheep's back, and they duck their heads to go under it and rub. Apparently, his sheep like it. I would add a picture but my phone is acting up. Our sheep don't seem to scratch that much unless they are doing it on the pasture trees.

 

[SageHill]

We bought a brush from a street sweeping machine a couple years ago for a scratching post. It is currently laying in the sheep pen. I never see them rubbing on it. Maybe I need to put it up on a post so they can walk under it. Wes Patton made back scratching contraptions by welding a dull serrated piece of metal to the top of 2 uprights. It is the height of the sheep's back, and they duck their heads to go under it and rub. Apparently, his sheep like it. I would add a picture but my phone is acting up. Our sheep don't seem to scratch that much unless they are doing it on the pasture trees.

Sweet on getting that brush - too bad your sheep don't like it. Mine use the fences and gate posts for scratching. Wish I had the brush thingie. Wonder if we even have those street cleaner machines down here.

 

[Ridgetop]

We got ours from a 4-H kid at the Western States Dorper show a couple years ago. His grandfather owned a company that contracted to the city. He got the worn-out brushes from his grandfather when he had replaced them. The boy was selling them for $75 to finance the purchase of his registered Dorper flock. He sold out what he brought to the show. I think he brought 5 and donated one to the raffle. Everyone who did not win it in the raffle ordered one. His dad had to bring more to fill the orders. I think he finally sold about 15. The sheep ignore it laying no the ground although they seem to like sleeping next to it. I think we need to ut a metal post in the ground and then slide the brush over the pipe so it stands upright. The horses would probably use it then too.

 

[SageHill]

We got ours from a 4-H kid at the Western States Dorper show a couple years ago. His grandfather owned a company that contracted to the city. He got the worn-out brushes from his grandfather when he had replaced them. The boy was selling them for $75 to finance the purchase of his registered Dorper flock. He sold out what he brought to the show. I think he brought 5 and donated one to the raffle. Everyone who did not win it in the raffle ordered one. His dad had to bring more to fill the orders. I think he finally sold about 15. The sheep ignore it laying no the ground although they seem to like sleeping next to it. I think we need to ut a metal post in the ground and then slide the brush over the pipe so it stands upright. The horses would probably use it then too.

Yeah I'd think putting it up with a T post would make it more attractive to them. Who wouldn't want a giant back scratcher! That could be a small Texas project.

 

[Ridgetop]

Maybe DH would use it too instead of door frames! OOPS! TMI

Still trying to get the photo to load up. Got it! Long roundabout process but here it is -

 

[Baymule]

I’ve carefully examined that picture to see if I’m missing anything. That just doesn’t resemble a brush to me, even when I turn it upside down and squint my eyes.