I have also heard of heating the band in order to get the most stretch out of it just prior to banding. For those of us with a bit less strength, that was a great tip.
Yikes. Animal husbandry is no joke. I guess the subject matter hits close to home for the fellas. You're good with them. A balanced leader. Good series you guys have put together. Nicely done. It shows in your adult goats that you have a good comprehensive program.
Thank you Mark for this very thorough video and the follow up video on how to remove testicles once they are ready to be cut off. I wonder if flower essence would help calm or take away pain. Certainly helped the big cats as far as calming goes. Thanks for showing which and how the tools needed for the job are used.
@@PackGoatscom , well I ran the castrations past my partner, he is not keen on this. We may get females or sell both billies. I will show him your videos when he gets back home.
Hey Marc, you asked me to remind you about Bank Line, aka Mariners line, aka Tar line, cordage coated in tar for working around water like trot lines, traps etc. Test strength runs from 110 lbs to 330. For any application that you dont want cordage to rot.
I was thinking the California system left the goat homeless and living in a tent on the street... I'm presently surprised to see that he still has a home and really us guys don't need girlfriends anyway.
Hi Marc, I am a newer subscriber and I will have to admit, that when I saw this in my YT feed, it "ouched me." I don't know if you have the time to answer questions but I'm wondering what are the pros/cons of the California Band versus a typical castration? I love your channel and also your awesome logo on your new merchandise.
My experience, not from goats but from calves: Advantage is zero pain (with no oxygen the nerves go to sleep: he won't feel anything which is why he's walking funny, not from pain); negative is the chance of necrosis. And you still have to deal with the dried dead flesh afterwards With the traditional method they suffer the pain of the cut, and chronic pain for a couple days afterwards (for which they're given an injection of painkiller: the pain is not what you'd imagine, it doesn't slow them down much), but then it's done, there's no fussing around afterwards.
In trimming the testicles in 10 to 15 days .. do you need to trim the testicles or can you just let them fall off what is the down falls .. ugh so many questions... A follow-up video would be greatly appreciated
Marc. I just picked up three billies. Going to be doing this in a few weeks. Any chance You want to do a video on what to do when the balls are ready to come off?
Could you cut off the excess rubber to cut down the anxiety of “something is back there touching me as I walk”? Or would it make any difference? Just wondering.
I did a couple yearlings bucks a few days ago. For the first ten minutes afterward, they seemed okay, then they laid down and acted like they were in quite a bit of pain until it went numb. I think it goes numb faster with the California bander but it can be a bit hard on mature bucks.
Thanks for the video Marc. Quick question, how effective is this tool on younger goats say 10 to 12 weeks old. Also is it appropriate to use this method on an adult buck?
I have never noticed that the testicles have ever gotten swollen. If you’re not sure if you got it tight enough or not, you can always put another band on there.
I don't know if this is a joke, but since there are people who do, I'm going to tell you that if you're seriously considering this you need to find a doctor to help you with this: DO NOT attempt it yourself, as if it's done improperly you can die a very terrible death. 🍻
@@yatoayo Glad to hear it: I worked as a skydive pilot for a couple years, and met some VERY ~interesting~ people, so stuff like that I don't joke about until I'm certain (not to imply all skydivers are nuts, there's some who couldn't be more completely average, but some are pretty out there!).
I personally don't have a goat, but going to be following this video shortly. Thanks.
The algorithm surprised me on this one
Great video. Thanks
I have also heard of heating the band in order to get the most stretch out of it just prior to banding. For those of us with a bit less strength, that was a great tip.
Why am I watching this lol. It's so funny how the goat stomps his foot when he gets grabbed by the balls. Poor Billy goat.
Yikes. Animal husbandry is no joke. I guess the subject matter hits close to home for the fellas. You're good with them. A balanced leader. Good series you guys have put together. Nicely done. It shows in your adult goats that you have a good comprehensive program.
It makes you appreciate modern medical technology even more though! 😅
@@julietteferrars3097 no bro-ette. I'm actually anti-tech at every juncture. I think a spade shovel is better for mankind, than a Komatsu PC8000-6.
@@JC-uq5gi I meant for if a man gets a vasectomy. You'd prefer it to be done this way? :)
Never heard of this method. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for this video. So very helpful.
Thank you Mark for this very thorough video and the follow up video on how to remove testicles once they are ready to be cut off. I wonder if flower essence would help calm or take away pain. Certainly helped the big cats as far as calming goes. Thanks for showing which and how the tools needed for the job are used.
@@bigcatlife I’m glad you found it so helpful. Interested to know if you try your suggestion and get good results?
@@PackGoatscom , well I ran the castrations past my partner, he is not keen on this. We may get females or sell both billies. I will show him your videos when he gets back home.
Just got my California bander! I’m as excited as one can be for doing this😂
Is there going to be a follow up once they're ready to be cut off? Totally unrelated, nice oath ring.
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This was super helpful. Thank you
Hey Marc, you asked me to remind you about Bank Line, aka Mariners line, aka Tar line, cordage coated in tar for working around water like trot lines, traps etc. Test strength runs from 110 lbs to 330. For any application that you dont want cordage to rot.
Thank you for the video!
Can you shoot a second video with the result?
I am using Burdizzo. Have you tried them?
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Just used this the other day banded 40
Plus! All doing well so far 😃
Thank you so much for this video and the follow up. Going to look on your site now for link to buy this.
I was thinking the California system left the goat homeless and living in a tent on the street... I'm presently surprised to see that he still has a home and really us guys don't need girlfriends anyway.
Where do you find pour on banamine? I didn't know they have that. Great video
Hi Marc, I am a newer subscriber and I will have to admit, that when I saw this in my YT feed, it "ouched me." I don't know if you have the time to answer questions but I'm wondering what are the pros/cons of the California Band versus a typical castration? I love your channel and also your awesome logo on your new merchandise.
My experience, not from goats but from calves:
Advantage is zero pain (with no oxygen the nerves go to sleep: he won't feel anything which is why he's walking funny, not from pain); negative is the chance of necrosis. And you still have to deal with the dried dead flesh afterwards
With the traditional method they suffer the pain of the cut, and chronic pain for a couple days afterwards (for which they're given an injection of painkiller: the pain is not what you'd imagine, it doesn't slow them down much), but then it's done, there's no fussing around afterwards.
ruclips.net/video/bvyvcHYEJdk/видео.html Thanks for your questions. Thanks for your support!
In trimming the testicles in 10 to 15 days .. do you need to trim the testicles or can you just let them fall off what is the down falls .. ugh so many questions... A follow-up video would be greatly appreciated
Marc. I just picked up three billies. Going to be doing this in a few weeks. Any chance You want to do a video on what to do when the balls are ready to come off?
ruclips.net/video/bvyvcHYEJdk/видео.html
Could you cut off the excess rubber to cut down the anxiety of “something is back there touching me as I walk”? Or would it make any difference? Just wondering.
Ive already committed to using green bands. The will be 4 months old
I did a couple yearlings bucks a few days ago. For the first ten minutes afterward, they seemed okay, then they laid down and acted like they were in quite a bit of pain until it went numb. I think it goes numb faster with the California bander but it can be a bit hard on mature bucks.
Do you ever do full grown adult bucks?
Very humane indeed.
Thanks for the video Marc. Quick question, how effective is this tool on younger goats say 10 to 12 weeks old.
Also is it appropriate to use this method on an adult buck?
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What kinds of issues would present themselves, if a teat was inadvertently included in the band? Do they excrete glandular material?
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So if you mess up and get 1 or both teats is there a way to get the bander back on to readjust the band or do you have to cut it off and start over
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Those little guys took that like champs. This is my least favorite part of having goats/sheep. I will be checking out this device.
Can they be to old to be banded?
How soon after banding does it render him infertile and it is safe to reintroduce the buck with the does?
30 days is safest but 10 days is good too
Will the California Bander work on Democrats?
I’m about to band a 3yr old buck. I just vaccinated him with covexin 8 . Can I band him right away with the bander or should I wait a couple of days?
Go ahead and wait a few days that there’s no risk and waiting and more risk in expediency.
Is it a normal phenomenon that the testicle sack become swollen in the hours after posing the band ? Thx.
I have never noticed that the testicles have ever gotten swollen. If you’re not sure if you got it tight enough or not, you can always put another band on there.
Please how can I get the bander
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That must hurt so god damn bad.
uwu
assuming i can do this on myself at home in a sorta DIY style. 🥂
I don't know if this is a joke, but since there are people who do, I'm going to tell you that if you're seriously considering this you need to find a doctor to help you with this: DO NOT attempt it yourself, as if it's done improperly you can die a very terrible death.
🍻
Dude don't cut your balls
@@wilfdarr 100% a joke thanks for the look out though haha!
@@yatoayo Glad to hear it: I worked as a skydive pilot for a couple years, and met some VERY ~interesting~ people, so stuff like that I don't joke about until I'm certain (not to imply all skydivers are nuts, there's some who couldn't be more completely average, but some are pretty out there!).
What kind of goat is that?
The first one is a pure alpine the second one is an alpine/lamacha cross
Why is important to castrate the goats ?
Castration increases lifespan and reduces disease. Plus, wethers are miles easier to keep.
Why tf is this recommended to me lmao
Don't the testies just fall off ? My younger goats testies just fell off on their own.
I’ve never heard someone call their son-in-law a “goat”
He must not like that