nimbusllama - big THANK YOU for the tip off re the Ascott Dairy headstock - just ordered one via the link you posted - great price - been thinking about getting one for ages
Womble
thanks for the laugh - reminded me of one time when I was pottering about and one of my big Zwartbles ewes shoved her head between my legs (I was leaning forward at the time) and before I knew it I was getting carted off backwards lol (wasn't flippin funny at the time tho!!)
Rarely need to do anything to feet but usually check all before tupping - mine are tied up tight with a halter (they're all halter trained) and then have their feet lifted up like a pony. Most are really easy about it but I've got one (100kg plus ewe) that panics and goes nuts (have never caused her any pain!) Hopefully in a headstock next time she won't be able to a) kneel down or b) fling her backside about 4ft high in the air?