Author Topic: checking sheep in the dark. (Read 7599 times)

Hillview Farm · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:30:50 pm »

I don't check them at night, I check them at half 6 before work just for peace if mind as we have had dog issues. It's just light atm but won't last for long. There is no one to check for me. I check them at around 4 pm but when winter sets in it'll be dark then too. Will have a look into the paint.

Ladygrey · « **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:41:10 pm »

I meant the paint as a joke

not sure how it would really work

But a really long beam powerful torch should suffice for early mornings, so you dont need to get too close to disturb them, or drive around the field with high beams on?

Hillview Farm · « **Reply #17 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:56:15 pm »

Sorry I ment funky fish said about a spray paint

shotblastuk · « **Reply #18 on:** October 08, 2014, 06:32:51 pm »

Day glo sheep? You've got me thinking now. Wonder what the neighbours would make of that. Might try it on the poultry first!!!

Castle Farm · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2014, 05:34:29 pm »

Use a Cluson torch with a red/orange filter on the lens. The type they use for fox shooting at night.
Sheep usually never move when a coloured filter is used. You still get a very long beam of light.