The Old Ram-Australia
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G'day,I thought this may be of interest to you all up there.I picked up this 'cradle' years ago at a farm sale,it was designed for de-sexing piglets but its ideal for lambs because one person can operate with 'both' hands free.
The lamb does not 'struggle' because the head is not supported and so it is concentrating on holding it up and cannot 'kick' with the rear legs at the same time.The bar at the top goes across the chest and holds the front legs 'firm' without injury.If you look closely at the shot of the ewe lamb you can see the extent of the 'bare' area on the tail I band at the furthermost point from the body of this bare patch.
If you have Hog Breeders in your area the chances are that they will have one of these 'laying' about somewhere.I hope the pic's and text are of value and interest...T.O.R.
The lamb does not 'struggle' because the head is not supported and so it is concentrating on holding it up and cannot 'kick' with the rear legs at the same time.The bar at the top goes across the chest and holds the front legs 'firm' without injury.If you look closely at the shot of the ewe lamb you can see the extent of the 'bare' area on the tail I band at the furthermost point from the body of this bare patch.
If you have Hog Breeders in your area the chances are that they will have one of these 'laying' about somewhere.I hope the pic's and text are of value and interest...T.O.R.