Fralphog,Choatecav,
Yes, a lot of satisfaction in getting this task completed.
I run a small number of sheep each year on my little homestead. The
larger sheep ranches would use a shoot system that incorporates a trimming table to allow them to trim a larger number of animals.
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I use what some call a “deck chair” to allow me to carefully trim hooves without hurting the sheep or me. I can manage it Solo, but with my wives help it goes really well. She helps calm the sheep while I get to trimming. Each sheep takes about 10-12 minutes depending on the condition. I trim before breeding in the Fall and check them again mid summer.
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That was fascinating. A facet of animal husbandry that I have no knowledge of whatsoever. Thank you for sending that info.

















