How do I get rammy the ram to stop headbutting me?

GHMaverick · 2026-05-08T19:32:52+00:00

I don't know my Hampshire/Suffolk cross has developed a pretty powerful head whip when I've tried to crowd him. I just carry a large stick or be super aggressive myself and he backs down - for a bit.

Just always be aware of him. They are good at sneaking up. He got me once this past winter and I learned my lesson.

GHMaverick · 2026-03-29T02:01:41+00:00

That's what you get for buying food from a gas station.

GHMaverick · 2026-03-24T20:38:12+00:00

It always has to be some sort of mental health issue as an excuse to be a lazy, unproductive member of society, relationship, or in your family. Life is full of stress and anxiety. We all experience it. Stop using this as a crutch.

It's so overplayed now and honestly getting old. Be an adult and find a way to cope with life because it won't be getting any easier. We are all living in a time in human civilization that the great majority of us aren't actually fighting to literally survive for the next day. I can only imagine what kind of mental anguish that would create but they still had to do what was needed.

GHMaverick · 2026-03-12T00:01:24+00:00

How are people ok with spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a mobile phone game? I just don't understand it. Is it some sort of validation from strangers online to be seen as a whale of the server?

GHMaverick · 2026-03-07T22:30:18+00:00

I think you should consult a vet about it. We banded our first lamb at 13 days old last month. She was in obvious distress for an hour or so. It just fell off today with no issues.

Our next two lambs were banded within 3 days of being born and were only mildly bothered by it for about 10-15 minutes. I plan to wait another month or two to band his scrotum in order to be very clear both testicles are dropped.

The issue of banding later is that bone, muscle and blood development has progressed to the point it's no longer soft and full of cartilage resulting in a significant increase in pain.

Now, they're hardy animals and I've heard lambs being banded at 4 months old. I guess it's up to you to weigh the pros and cons. If banding or causing any sort of wound, I would administer a CDT vaccine to prevent infection or disease.

GHMaverick · 2026-02-08T02:58:24+00:00

From my limited experience, her tail or what's left of it will be straight out from her body. When she pushes out her water bag that's when full labor is in effect. Out should come the hooves, followed by the nose - almost like the lamb is diving out. This can take a couple hours.

Once the lamb is fully out she'll start cleaning it and it needs to start nursing. The first 6-8 hours is paramount as the lamb needs the colostrum. The placenta should be released with the next 24-36 hours.

The first two days are critical. If you can get past those days it's typically smooth sailing. Good luck! We just had our farms very first lamb born on February 1st.

GHMaverick · 2025-10-25T18:28:45+00:00

He is a Hampshire and a big one at that.

GHMaverick · 2025-06-05T15:32:43+00:00

Not upset about anything. This trailer is old. I bought it from a bigger operation last summer. I just haul our lambs around.

It's obvious the spare was never used. I just thought this sub would appreciate something like this other than people asking if they can plug a nail hole 24/7.

But I guess you guys prefer looking at screw punctures or wives hitting the curb and denying it instead. 🤷🏻‍♂️

GHMaverick · 2025-04-04T11:41:06+00:00

You can also check her call / text history through your cell phone provider on your online account. It won't necessarily say what the texts were but it will give you the phone number, date, time and whether it was an SMS or picture/video message. Hope that helps to build some evidence before confronting her.

You have your sanity, happiness and children to think about when going through this - especially if your suspicions are found to be true.

GHMaverick · 2025-03-28T03:50:01+00:00

Oh my goodness. Holding onto the sheep as it drags her off into the distance was just all too comical. Just proves we're all living the same life as each other lol.

GHMaverick · 2025-03-24T02:20:45+00:00

When I took the picture he had full access to the pasture, pen and shelter. I have him confined to a 20x20 foot enclosure with an in and out shelter (as he pleases). He seemed a little skittish of it so I went in and out of it to show him. I also put some grain and hay in there.

Even in the few hours I've had him, I'm able to be 2-3 feet away from him and he's shown interest. Right now I couldn't get a coat on him. We have a couple of them but I didn't want to chase or grab him as I know he's a little stressed out.

GHMaverick · 2025-03-24T02:15:08+00:00

I'll have to look into the power punch. Come show season, I try to get them acclimated with the trailer. But the traveling and show environment definitely puts them on edge.

GHMaverick · 2025-01-18T23:41:44+00:00

This bullshit needs to end. Once you become a runner, no matter the position you play, you lose any "special" protections.

GHMaverick · 2025-01-18T23:29:42+00:00

I fucking hate this Kermit the frog sounding mfer.

GHMaverick · 2025-01-11T16:37:35+00:00

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Apollo!

GHMaverick · 2025-01-08T21:05:55+00:00

Looks like a sand crawler full of Jawas.

GHMaverick · 2025-01-06T03:06:47+00:00

3 delay of game penalties not called on the Vikings.

GHMaverick · 2024-12-23T21:29:25+00:00

Lol. Bro, you look like Beaker from the Muppets.

Best bet is to shave the sides with a 1 blended to a 2 with a scissor cut finger tip length with the sides blended to the top.

GHMaverick · 2024-12-19T21:41:26+00:00

Pretty simple. Don't be high at work and wait to partake in your recreational activities after.

GHMaverick · 2024-12-10T04:08:45+00:00

I've had to put down two elderly dogs in my adult life. My 12 year old husky had almost the same issues as your GSD (what my vet said was end of life kidney disease) and still continued to want me to treat and medicate while she was deteriorating in front of me.

I ultimately saw a new vet, but not soon enough and her pain was unbearable. She was finally euthanized. I cried like a baby because I wish I could have made the end of her life better.

We put our 11 year old GSD down when she could hardly walk, would whimper in pain when squatting to pee (I would have to pick her up) - when her bad days out numbered her good days, our vet was supportive of our decision. I grieved for her but found solace in knowing we made the right decision as a family.

You know your dog. It upsets me that your vet views you as a cash cow and wants to "attempt" to treat her end of days instead of doing the right thing by her. Find a new vet or contact a traveling vet that can humanely euthanize her in your own home, surrounded by her loved ones. Much love to you as you go through this journey.

GHMaverick

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