Author Topic: CROWS! (Read 2593 times)

melodysheep · « **on:** February 28, 2017, 09:29:36 am »

Good morning.
Has anyone any suggestions?
I have an old ewe that's not as quick as she once was and when lying down, the crows have found easy pickings for their nest linings. Is there a deterrent I can put on her back as is places they have exposed her skin but not broken it.
Thank you in advance

shotblastuk · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2017, 09:49:35 am »

You could try a 'coat' of some description. Made out of hessian or something else breathable. Even an extra large dog coat.

sheeponthebrain · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2017, 10:10:05 am »

I've had the same problem with old tups a couple of times in the past. I found Stockholm tar worked but only for about 2 days at a time. However I did notice that it was the same bird each time. so my suggestion would be talk to your local gamekeeper

waterbuffalofarmer · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2017, 10:24:36 am »

2 words SHOOT EM!!!

only way am afraid.

melodysheep · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2017, 11:18:07 am »

Thank you for your suggestions.
I'll try the Stockholm tar and meanwhile make some enquiries!

DavidandCollette · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2017, 01:02:00 pm »

I'm with WBF!

pharnorth · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2017, 01:27:53 pm »

Stone the Crows (metaphorically or course)

CarolineJ · « **Reply #7 on:** March 02, 2017, 01:14:26 pm »

What size ewe? Rugs for Shetland ponies go down as small as 3'0" (measured from back of neck to top of tail). One of my neighbours has a mini Shetland and its rain sheet has spent more time on poorly sheep than it has on the pony (who doesn't really need it!)

Marches Farmer · « **Reply #8 on:** March 02, 2017, 03:59:21 pm »

We put one elderly pet Mule ewe in a calf jacket, which worked well.

bj_cardiff · « **Reply #9 on:** March 02, 2017, 05:47:38 pm »

Are you sure that its the crows? I had some mules that used to shed just after they'd lambed, their fleece would literally fall away leaving bare skin underneath. The vets thought it was stress and condition related