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I could. I am considering making a sheep show course. I am actually looking for people to interview for market research on the topic. Would you be interested in being interviewed (20 minutes) with questions on what would be needed to be included in 'everything you need to start showing sheep'?

@ would I have to call you or could we js do it on here also I’ve never shown before I really want to start but idk yet

​@@Thatgirl38614it would have to be a call. If you aren't comfortable that's fine, I just wanted to ask since you seem like a good fit

It all depends on where you are. Usually, Yes, as long as they have some wool growth. If not they need blankets, and if they look cold maybe they need to be paired up with another lamb to keep each other warm. Watch for humped backs and shivering. Lambs can usually handle the cold well if they have wool or blankets on.

You are very welcome

I clip them with a 'surgical' blade for show. If I'm just cutting them short you can use a 'fine' blade or 'cover coat'

That is awesome! Thank you for your comment. I love to hear from people who have read them and been helped by them!

Thank you! I am so glad it is helping so many kids

@@marybowman1828 I hope to, yes!

Yes, goats will jump. We have that problem wherever things are too low. The 5 foot fence is a really good height for them. Predators are also a problem but all depends on where you are. Find neighbors with animals and ask them. We have bears and mountain lions. We have a guardian dog for any livestock that are not close to the house. We have also done lots of electric fencing. Our sheep and goats are in an inner part of our property where our dogs run free outside their area so we don't have issues with our show animals. Our breeding animals we need much more procosion. All depends on your area.

You will want to go back a few steps. Spend a week, once or twice a day or more, 5 minutes each. Spend that time doing nothing but being in the pen, brushing, scratching and merging friends. When he is comfortable with you, start turning him around and testing your cues in that tight small area. When he is ready, you can bring him out into a slightly larger contained area, testing your cues and lots of breaks, scratching and brushing. You need trust, patience, you need a small space, and you need to spend tons of time.

Also, read the book if you can get it. Its available for the best price and free shipping at mastershowmanship.com/shop

Yes, those with great

How do you do it?

We like to begin halter training early. So weaning or a little before is a good time to begin. Before that, as long as they are on the mother, the best training is holding their head with your hands and stroking them. Physical touch feels much safer to your lambs than a halter does. Always try to begin with your hands on their face and holding them that way rather then going directly to pulling on a halter. You will discover when a lamb is going crazy at a sale or pick up date, (usually the first time many lambs have had on a halter), all you have to do is to change your hold to hands on the face, for them to calm down sigificantly.

Here is a few photos that might help. Each link is a photo. facebook.com/jandj.livestock/photos/pcb.1226065240891078/1226065164224419/ www.thewinnersbrand.com/Catalog/Media/Images/59701-xxx-0108304_m.jpg

Thank you, I'm so glad it helped!

Thank you for commenting Anneka, I am very happy to do it and do glad it is helpful!

Yes please let us know what type shears your using. Thank you

I use Listers and some other brands, but anything that takes a surgical blade is good.

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