[jaykay]

That's what I do with my goats. That and the milking stand.

[Anke]

I don't think I have ever seen sheep with collars... wouldn't the growing fleece mean it has to be changed/made bigger all the time?
 
My goats always have collars on - easy to catch and lead with.

[plumseverywhere]

All 4 goats have collars on, all the time. Learnt the hard way that rugby tackling a smooth haired goat who's escaped is a pants idea.

[Mallows Flock]

Hewy Plums everywhere
I am on my own to do mine too... tho I am lucky enough to rope sheepy friends in too now... but for the first 2 years I was a lone sheep keeper. i have tried harnesses... they are ok.... my sheep worked best on a normal dog collar and lead tied up.... especially handy if you have a dog already that you could 'borrow' his.

[colliewoman]

I don't think I have ever seen sheep with collars... wouldn't the growing fleece mean it has to be changed/made bigger all the time?
 
My goats always have collars on - easy to catch and lead with.

I worded that badly! The sheep don't wear them all the time, just if I need to tether them for whatever reason!

[Mallows Flock]

I have just bought some gorgeous brilliant collars from the tack roon, llugwy farm (online shop)... they are brilliant and specialise in Shetland and Soay headcollars as well as alpaca. Mine have done very well in them in only 15 mins per day for 3 days!

[Brucklay]

MS & P - did you go for the universal head collar? I had been thinking about them for my C.Moorit lambs.

[tizaala]

looks like you all need to talk to Dianne at The Tack Room, she's just a couple of miles from us and she make all sorts of headcollars, and coats for all animals INCLUDING PIGS, she did have a stand at the smallholder show . www.llugwy-farm.co.uk. made to measure stuff . she does advertise in the BGS MONTHLY JOURNAL.
 

[Brucklay]

I bought a lovely headcollar from her last year for a Jacob but it's too bit for the Moorit lambs but like the idea of being a little flexible so I think I'll go for the universal this time - will probably end up with a draw full in a year or so if by dog lead draw is anything to go by!!!

[Mallows Flock]

MS & P - did you go for the universal head collar? I had been thinking about them for my C.Moorit lambs.

Yes.... I went for the universal control ones... they work a treat.... don;t cut in at all and tighten under the chin! I highly recommend them AND Llugwy farms service is second to none )

[SallyintNorth]

I bought a lovely headcollar from her last year for a Jacob but it's too bit for the Moorit lambs but like the idea of being a little flexible so I think I'll go for the universal this time - will probably end up with a draw full in a year or so if by dog lead draw is anything to go by!!!

If you do get them, Brucklay.... piccies please!   

[Brucklay]

Thanks MS & P that's settled it then - I'll go for a couple of those and hope their flexibility suits a few occasions.

S int N - will do if the sun ever shines again - got to do a sheepie sort out and have been waiting for a dry afternoon/morning/couple of hours but no such thing YET - full of optimism 

[Brucklay]

Well all went well, collars arrived in plenty of time and looked very smart

[goosepimple]

Very smart Brucklay, but did they behave in getting them on and how long did it take for them to get 'used' to them?

[Brucklay]

Eh....ok I have to admit they didn't mind the head collar on and were quite settled just leaving it on as it sits loosly under the jaw but attach the lead and see them 'fly' or do their 'bucking bronco' impersonations -


But I felt they were secure and not about to disappear on me - that was until the ewe lamb wiggled under the low rail and said hello 'up front and personal' with the Jacobs next door!!