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Control Aggressive Rams
Ram shields to prevent injury
Rams can
injure each other, themselves, visitors and you.
To prevent this,
use a leather mask
to block the ram’s
forward vision—
which prevents
rams from charging
humans or other
rams. Side vision is not affected, so the ram can still breed, eat, drink and graze.
We use shields only when needed, removing them when the ram’s urge to fight is over.
It’s so effective in subduing belligerent rams that it often surprises first-time users (the shepherd, not the ram).
Warning: The risk of serious human injury from rams is not small. Intact adult male animals simply are not predictable. So never turn your back on even “gentle” rams.
Polled Ram Shield
Horned Ram Shield
Which size of shield will suit your ram?
Use both charts to determine the size needed. Breed chart is approximate for full-grown rams.
The heads of ram lambs are smaller than the heads of adult rams—so a small size is better for them. These are just guidelines, ram size can vary.
Polled & Horned Ram Shields
Two versions and 2 sizes in each style. Polled shields rely on the ears and head shape to hold in position. Horned shields fit over the horns. Colors may vary.
Polled Shields
Small, 0.60 lb...........................#505800 $18.50 Large, 0.80 lb...........................#506000 $18.50
Horned Shields
Small, 0.60 lb........................... #505900 $18.50 Large, 0.80 lb...........................#506200 $18.50
For a secure fit, cut to adjust around ears and eyes
Breed
Small
Large
Border Leicester
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Cheviot
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Columbia
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Corriedale
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Dorper
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Dorset
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Finn
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Hampshire
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Icelandic
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Katahdin
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Lincoln Longwool
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Montadale
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Navajo Churro
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Polypay
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Rambouillet
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Romanov
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Romney
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Shetland
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Southdown
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Suffolk
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Targhee
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Texel
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Tunis
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HOW TO USE
1. If your ram’s ears are too large and become irritated due to lack of space, simply cut leather in location shown above.
2. Make optional cuts as shown if the shield folds too far over the ram’s eyes and blocks his side vision.
Note: Before you cut the shield...
Every ram’s head is different, so shields can be modified (as shown above) within limits to fit the ram. The depth that you cut will depend on the width of your particular ram’s head.
Our serrated and ARS foot trimmers (see p. 71) work well for this purpose.
Remember: You want to block the forward vision, not the side vision. Start with small cuts, and then increase if the eyes are still blocked from the side.
Shield Dimensions
Back
Nose
Length
Eye Width
Horn Strap
Nose Strap
Ear Hole
Small Horned
7"
5"
5"
12"
5"
n/a
Large Horned
9.25"
7.5"
8.5"
11"
9"
n/a
Small Polled
5.75"
5"
10.5"
8"
n/a
n/a
10"
Large Polled
6.5"
8"
11"
10.5"
n/a
n/a
12.5"
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