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Mike CHS
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We should have he ram in the next week or so. After having to manhandle a couple of 160 lb ewes who didn't want to be handles, it wasn't hard to make the choice to buy a tilt table.
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We should have he ram in the next week or so. After having to manhandle a couple of 160 lb ewes who didn't want to be handles, it wasn't hard to make the choice to buy a tilt table.
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Mike CHS
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We got our handling chute and tilt table set up today to do some checks and hooves in the next couple of days. We will be separating the lambs and the ewes before we get the ram (hopefully next week).
We will use a cattle panel on the entry end and post the Border Collie to keep all the sheep in the holding pen which is what we have been working on with him for the last month or so.
We don't need it at this point but when we move everything into the main paddock it has a 3-way sorting gate at the exit end as they get out of the tilt table.
The trailer that got all beat up is outside the pen and you can see that it cleaned up pretty good except for the sheet metal roof that couldn't be salvaged. Not bad considering we were going to scrap it.
We will use a cattle panel on the entry end and post the Border Collie to keep all the sheep in the holding pen which is what we have been working on with him for the last month or so.
We don't need it at this point but when we move everything into the main paddock it has a 3-way sorting gate at the exit end as they get out of the tilt table.
The trailer that got all beat up is outside the pen and you can see that it cleaned up pretty good except for the sheet metal roof that couldn't be salvaged. Not bad considering we were going to scrap it.
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Looks good!
CntryBoy777
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That's a really nice set-up and I may be tempted to bring my 3 goats over for a "Tilt" try....I'll rent it for $10/goat...
That trailer looks pretty good too. Did ya have a chance to check the alignment on it yet?
That trailer looks pretty good too. Did ya have a chance to check the alignment on it yet?
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Mike CHS
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You are welcome at anytime and of course no charge.
We haven't had the trailer on the road yet but we will get it checked out to make sure we aren't selling a problem to somebody.
We have worked sheep with and without a handling system and it's not something we were willing to do without for the numbers that we will be working.
I think a few of the ewe lambs and their moms are maybe getting too used to me. I squatted down in a shady spot this afternoon and 4 of the lambs and the two ewes came up and just kind of put their noses on my cheek and just stood there. The lambs were nuzzling and mouthing the skin on my hands. That's a new one and as many pictures as we have taken we had no camera or phone at the time.
We haven't had the trailer on the road yet but we will get it checked out to make sure we aren't selling a problem to somebody.
We have worked sheep with and without a handling system and it's not something we were willing to do without for the numbers that we will be working.
I think a few of the ewe lambs and their moms are maybe getting too used to me. I squatted down in a shady spot this afternoon and 4 of the lambs and the two ewes came up and just kind of put their noses on my cheek and just stood there. The lambs were nuzzling and mouthing the skin on my hands. That's a new one and as many pictures as we have taken we had no camera or phone at the time.
CntryBoy777
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I sure don't blame ya for the numbers there, and would do the the same. Isn't that the way it always seems to go, a perfect opportunity...and it goes by the way-side....
babsbag
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While I am envious of your chute my goats would be totally mortified if I put them on a tilt table. I don't know of any one that use one for goats but I am not sure why not. I have my eye on raised work table that has a head gate and a removable sides... would be great for hoof trimming...but not so great for the budget. Of course a good Border Collie would be nice too.
The last few years during the drought I had great weather for spring flowering trees. This year I lost the apricot crop and some of the peaches and plums. My trees are too big to cover and that is why I am planting a new orchard with the goal of keeping trees very small. I want to try the old C9 Christmas tree lights in them for heat but being able to throw a frost blanket over them would be a big plus. My current apricot tree is about 15' tall, not covering that. My cherries are in bloom this week...good week for more rain...4" in two days. *sigh*.
The last few years during the drought I had great weather for spring flowering trees. This year I lost the apricot crop and some of the peaches and plums. My trees are too big to cover and that is why I am planting a new orchard with the goal of keeping trees very small. I want to try the old C9 Christmas tree lights in them for heat but being able to throw a frost blanket over them would be a big plus. My current apricot tree is about 15' tall, not covering that. My cherries are in bloom this week...good week for more rain...4" in two days. *sigh*.
Bruce
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Nice chute and table Mike and Teresa!
The sheep are trying to get on the "proper" side of the "food or breeding stock" list
The sheep are trying to get on the "proper" side of the "food or breeding stock" list
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Mike CHS
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I don't give as much attention to the ones that are going for meat. We make a point of handling them all enough that they aren't skittish but I'm not wanting lamb kisses from the two that are going in the freezer.
Bruce
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Right, they are trying to change your mind! Take #5 over there to the freezer instead, I'll be a MUCH better breeder!
