Will wethering calm an adult ram?

mysunwolf

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Thank you so much for posting an update! We love to hear what worked/didn't work after doling out advice over the internet ;) It sounds like you're doing a fantastic job working with him, and that he has come this far because of it. I'd be interested in another update after maybe a year of being castrated--I've heard it can take that long for them to re-adjust their behaviors.
 

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I am glad that he has settled down some for you. I would never keep an animal that is dangerous. Not even a rooster. Attack me, I eat you. I have to look at it from the perspective of a child. Children will go places they shouldn't and I wouldn't want any child hurt by an animal I know to be dangerous. We have grand children and neighbors, our farm must be safe.

We have sheep and I keep a ram. He is terrified of flapping plastic grocery bags. He hit me a couple of times, I flapped a bag and chased him. It scared him enough that we now have a mutual respect for one another. I do not allow children in the pasture with him, but if by chance they did go in, at least I know he is cautious enough that he wouldn't run at them immediately and give me time to yell, get the kids out and then whip their butts. LOL
 

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grumblebeast thankyou for updating your post. I am so glad you did. I am considering castrating a almost 3 year old ram. he hasn't shown much aggression yet. Im wondering if he will calm down in a year or two. Id rather sell him for a herd ram but if I don't it least I do know him. He challenges my LGD and the dog challenges him. that is the main problem. it causes chaos in the barn.
 
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