Ram Problems...

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Wow he is a big boy.
 
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I mean selling him is a good possibility - Just make sure the buyer is aware of his history of delinquency! ;)
 

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Greetings @Gaylittleswan from the (snowing) front range in Colorado. Welcome to BYH! Glad to have you with us. :D
 

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He doesn't look like a 250 lb ram to me. Especially considering he's a barbados cross yearling I'd guess 150 lbs is pushing it. My 110 lb ewes can jump 4 ft walls like tiny show ponies :p That doesn't mean he isn't a big pain in the butt though!

Halter training him would be a great first step but also don't let him get away with anything, like norseofcourse said. I like to go under the belly and grab legs opposite me and pull towards me. I've gotten a couple of my big 180+ lb rams down that way and I'm only 5'2". He sounds like he's just a pushy, obnoxious young ram that needs some boundaries but if he gets truly aggressive I think it's better to put him in the freezer than pass him on to someone else.
 

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Two things could help you: 1) spray his face with some vinegar water when he tries to charge. 2) tie a wood block to one of his legs to slow him down.

I've read they are both good for misbehaving rams.
 

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I really dislike using aggressive/violent methods to control problem rams. I feel that it just aggravates the situation.

Not all rams can be fixed, but I highly recommend flipping the ram and keeping him down on his side until he stops fighting. Do this every time he charges. Leave him alone if he's ignoring you. Also, catching and haltering him every time you have to go in the pen helps. Walk him around with you as you do your chores or tie him up while you work.

If he is smart, he will quickly figure out who is in charge and his respect for you as boss will keep him under control. He might need reminder sessions occasionally.
 

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@L J, How are things going with the ram?
 

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@L J, How are things going with the ram?

Not bad actually. He hasn't escaped his pasture for quite some time. I do let him and the weather out to meander around the other 3 aces. That is only cow fenced, so I can't keep them in there all the time. I think letting him out for a few hours every other day really helps keep him chilled out.

I keep a water bottle with me when he is out. He hates it and i don't even have to spray him now. He leaves us alone.

He has earned himself a longer life ... so far :D =D
 
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