Thank you very much, Carol. Will do as you suggest. Erik
> On Mar 29, 2015, at 3:01 PM, blackbelly-requ...@lists.blackbellysheep.info > wrote: > > Send Blackbelly mailing list submissions to > blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.blackbellysheep.info/listinfo.cgi/blackbelly-blackbellysheep.info > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > blackbelly-requ...@lists.blackbellysheep.info > > You can reach the person managing the list at > blackbelly-ow...@lists.blackbellysheep.info > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Blackbelly digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: dispatching gun (Cecil R Bearden) > 2. Re: dispatching gun (RAY DE SA) > 3. Re: hoof trimming tutorial (Kathleen Wallis) > 4. Re: Blackbelly Digest, Vol 11, Issue 20 (Rick Krach) > 5. Re: hoof trimming tutorial (Carol Elkins) > 6. Re: hoof trimming tutorial (Carol J. Elkins) > 7. Re: hoof trimming tutorial (Steve) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2015 09:19:36 -0500 > From: Cecil R Bearden <crbear...@copper.net> > To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info > Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] dispatching gun > Message-ID: <551809f8.4080...@copper.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > Get youjrself a .357 Marlin lever action rifle. You can use 38 caliber > ammo in it. It will have a good knockdown power at close range and will > not travel a long way if you miss...( 100 yd bullet drop). I use one > for coyotes in what is now becoming suburbs. > > Cecil in OKla > > >> On 3/28/2015 2:02 PM, Steve wrote: >> I think just about anything larger than a .22 would do fine. Last >> time I had to dispatch I used a .308 with 150gr bullet. Im also out >> in the country where no one cares about louder gun shots. >> >> -Steve >> >> >>> On 3/27/2015 8:04 PM, Rick Krach wrote: >>> Members, I have used 22 long rifle bullets to kill my lambs for many >>> years, but they're a little small and I have to carefully hit the >>> animal right behind the ear. Therefore, I'm looking for a larger >>> caliber rifle. What do you use? >>> >>> >>> Rick Krach >>> in Auburn, CA >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list >>> Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list >> Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > http://www.avast.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2015 13:08:57 -0700 > From: RAY DE SA <ray.d...@sbcglobal.net> > To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info > Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] dispatching gun > Message-ID: > <1427573337.37435.yahoomailmob...@web181102.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > We use a 22mag rifle for the sheep as well as the beef we raise. It is a good > step up from the 22 long rifle, but not excessive. Also a darn good varmint > rifle. > R DeSa > DeSa Farms > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2015 16:17:26 -0700 > From: Kathleen Wallis <vcwal...@gmail.com> > To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info > Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] hoof trimming tutorial > Message-ID: > <CAKQfRdDoeVJixw4NEW0E-NCLrYqhR+15+vk6LGnVWjzc0t=j...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hi, Carol, > I found this article & video very helpful. I live in typically dry > Southern California, & my sheep pens are on a boulder-filled hilly area. In > the 6 yrs. I've been raising American Blackbelly sheep, I've never had to > trim any of my sheeps' hooves. I've attributed it to the hard, rocky ground > they are on every day that must "sand" them down. Inside their shed, the > dirt is much softer but they rarely go in there. (I do fill it with straw > during lambing in case the ewes want to go in there, but they usually > don't.) However after returning to SoCal after 1 1/2 yrs. in Virginia (we > temporarily moved there for my husband's job but weren't sure how long we'd > stay so I left my sheep here to be cared for by our foreman), I noticed an > elderly ewe had noticeably overgrown hooves. I asked my vet to show me how > to trim them. He said this breeds' hooves are typically very hard & > difficult to cut through, so he did it with a horse's hoof trimmer. The Shear > Magic Hoof Trimmers suggested in this article look alot easier to handle so > I'm tempted to buy them & give them a try. My question to you is, have you > found AB's hooves to be harder than most sheeps' hooves, or is this maybe > just a SoCal phenomenon? > > Thanx, > Kathleen Wallis > Eagle Rock Farm > > On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 3:39 PM, Carol Elkins <celk...@critterhaven.biz> > wrote: > >> Erik, the video plays fine for me, so I'm not sure what the problem might >> be on your end. You can view the video directly at YouTube.com here: >> >> https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ffU_cBjlsk? >> >> When you have trouble viewing an embedded video, right-click the link and >> select Copy Embed Code. Paste it temporarily in a Word doc. It will look >> something like this: >> >> < iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/ >> embed/6ffU_cBjlsk?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" >> allowfullscreen></iframe > >> >> Within that nonsense there is a URL to YouTube.com that contains the video >> ID. Copy and paste the URL in your browser to go directly to the video in >> YouTube. >> >> Hope that helps. >> >> Carol >> >> >> At 04:26 PM 3/27/2015, you wrote: >> >>> Hi, Carol, >>> Excellent hoof trimming article. Thank you very much for forwarding. >>> For some reason, I can't get the video link at the bottom of the photo >>> article to come up. If others are having a similar problem, might there be >>> a separate link to it that could be sent our? >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list >> Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 20:14:44 -0700 > From: Rick Krach <rickkr...@hotmail.com> > To: blackbelly Blackbelly List <blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info> > Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] Blackbelly Digest, Vol 11, Issue 20 > Message-ID: <bay175-w12e096598b54a6eeb0b316af...@phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Carol, was there a video here? I couldn't see it.? > > > Rick Krach > in Auburn, CA > > >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. hoof trimming tutorial (Carol Elkins) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:50:04 -0600 >> From: Carol Elkins >> To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info, >> blackbelly_consort...@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [Blackbelly] hoof trimming tutorial >> Message-ID: >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed >> >> My buddy Joe over at raisingsheep.net has created a really good >> tutorial on how to trim sheep hooves. Have a look at >> http://www.raisingsheep.net/how-to-trim-sheep-hooves.html >> >> I've asked him to ditch the drop-shadows in the steps that explain >> the procedure, but other than that minor annoyance, his photos and >> explanations are great. Anyone who is still timid about trimming >> their sheep's hooves will find it a great tool. And don't forget to >> watch the video. There is nothing like seeing someone else do it >> close up to give you confidence that you can do it yourself. >> >> Carol > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2015 12:00:30 -0600 > From: Carol Elkins <celk...@critterhaven.biz> > To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info > Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] hoof trimming tutorial > Message-ID: <20150329180030.aad4a48...@diego.dreamhost.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; format=flowed > > Yes Rick, there is a video. If you can't see it, > try using a different browser. These days it > takes three different browsers to display content > because of coding issues and plug-ins that you > might have installed on one browser and not another. > > Carol > > At 09:14 PM 3/27/2015, you wrote: >> Carol, was there a video here? I couldn't see >> it.???? Rick Krach in Auburn, CA > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2015 12:14:55 -0600 > From: "Carol J. Elkins" <celk...@awrittenword.com> > To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info > Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] hoof trimming tutorial > Message-ID: <20150329181456.d4fac48...@diego.dreamhost.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed > > Hi Kathleen, > > I've not trimmed hooves on anything other than blackbelly sheep so I > can't compare. However, there is nothing difficult about trimming > them, especially if you use the correct hoof trimmer. I use the ARS > trimmers available at Premier1 > (http://www.premier1supplies.com/detail.php?prod_id=27804&cat_id=6) > It has smaller handles that seem better suited for women's hands. My > sheep's hooves get really hard in winter, but even the first trim in > the spring isn't particularly difficult. Keep the trimmers sharpened > and in good shape and you should have no trouble. > > Carol > > > At 05:17 PM 3/28/2015, you wrote: >> My question to you is, have you >> found AB's hooves to be harder than most sheeps' hooves, or is this maybe >> just a SoCal phenomenon? > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2015 12:01:12 -0700 > From: Steve <st...@ninemilesheep.com> > To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info > Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] hoof trimming tutorial > Message-ID: <55184bf8.5060...@ninemilesheep.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Hi Kathleen, > > I'm also in a dry area, but without rocks. I have to trim once or twice > a year since my BB's don't have anything to wear down their feet. I use > both a sheep hoof trimmer(The "Premier" Trimmer, from Premier1), and I > also have horse hoof nippers on hand. I use the horse nippers if their > toes are a bit out of control, and for the dew claw if that needs a > trim. The rest of the hoof should be easily cut with regular trimmers. > Keep both the trimmer and nippers nice and sharp and things will be much > easier. Although I have not had too many problems with hard feet, to > help soften them up, flood their water source so that they have to stand > in water to drink. After a few days they should be softer. > > -Steve > ninemilesheep.com > > > > >> On 3/28/2015 4:17 PM, Kathleen Wallis wrote: >> Hi, Carol, >> I found this article & video very helpful. I live in typically dry >> Southern California, & my sheep pens are on a boulder-filled hilly area. In >> the 6 yrs. I've been raising American Blackbelly sheep, I've never had to >> trim any of my sheeps' hooves. I've attributed it to the hard, rocky ground >> they are on every day that must "sand" them down. Inside their shed, the >> dirt is much softer but they rarely go in there. (I do fill it with straw >> during lambing in case the ewes want to go in there, but they usually >> don't.) However after returning to SoCal after 1 1/2 yrs. in Virginia (we >> temporarily moved there for my husband's job but weren't sure how long we'd >> stay so I left my sheep here to be cared for by our foreman), I noticed an >> elderly ewe had noticeably overgrown hooves. I asked my vet to show me how >> to trim them. He said this breeds' hooves are typically very hard & >> difficult to cut through, so he did it with a horse's hoof trimmer. The >> Shear >> Magic Hoof Trimmers suggested in this article look alot easier to handle so >> I'm tempted to buy them & give them a try. My question to you is, have you >> found AB's hooves to be harder than most sheeps' hooves, or is this maybe >> just a SoCal phenomenon? >> >> Thanx, >> Kathleen Wallis >> Eagle Rock Farm >> >> On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 3:39 PM, Carol Elkins <celk...@critterhaven.biz> >> wrote: >> >>> Erik, the video plays fine for me, so I'm not sure what the problem might >>> be on your end. You can view the video directly at YouTube.com here: >>> >>> https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ffU_cBjlsk? >>> >>> When you have trouble viewing an embedded video, right-click the link and >>> select Copy Embed Code. Paste it temporarily in a Word doc. It will look >>> something like this: >>> >>> < iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/ >>> embed/6ffU_cBjlsk?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" >>> allowfullscreen></iframe > >>> >>> Within that nonsense there is a URL to YouTube.com that contains the video >>> ID. Copy and paste the URL in your browser to go directly to the video in >>> YouTube. >>> >>> Hope that helps. >>> >>> Carol >>> >>> >>> At 04:26 PM 3/27/2015, you wrote: >>> >>>> Hi, Carol, >>>> Excellent hoof trimming article. Thank you very much for forwarding. >>>> For some reason, I can't get the video link at the bottom of the photo >>>> article to come up. If others are having a similar problem, might there be >>>> a separate link to it that could be sent our? >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list >>> Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info >> _______________________________________________ >> This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list >> Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > This daily digest is from the Blackbelly mailing list. > Visit this list's home page at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info/ > > > ------------------------------ > > End of Blackbelly Digest, Vol 11, Issue 22 > ****************************************** > _______________________________________________ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
