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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: robate55 on October 15, 2013, 08:56:34 pm

Title: Rams Horns
Post by: robate55 on October 15, 2013, 08:56:34 pm

I have a pair of ram's horns & I wonder whether anyone knows where I could have them made into crooks.
Rose

Title: Re: Rams Horns
Post by: tizaala on October 16, 2013, 06:14:44 am

If you Google "  stick makers  " there are several to choose from all over the country. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Rams Horns
Post by: SteveHants on October 16, 2013, 02:58:11 pm

Will depend on the species of ram too. Apparently there is less useable stuff in wilts horns because the structure is more open at the base, so for a double-looped rams horn, you could only use the outer 'loop'. I gave some gimmer rams horns to a stickmaker once, but he said there wouldn't be enough to get a crook from.

Title: Re: Rams Horns
Post by: Foobar on October 16, 2013, 03:27:50 pm

I think it's to do with the thickness of the horn, you need at least 2 or 3mm? (sorry I can't remember the exact thickness), you'll only get that with older horn.

Title: Re: Rams Horns
Post by: robate55 on October 16, 2013, 04:26:00 pm

Thanks - I have emailed Wrens who seem to make incredible sticks. They are from a 3 year old Heb.  the horns measure 26ins round the outer curve.
Rose