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Barnyard Buddies:  Smacked by the Shetland Ram  |
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Keeper of the Past
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Sarita
Battle Creek
Michigan
USA
925 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 08:22:54 AM
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Girls, Smokin, my shetland ram, got me last night. I fed the rams and went to close gates for the evening and he got me good..out of the blue. He has not offered to do this ever. Again, never trust a ram. He hit me hard and knocked me down. I always carry a shepard's cane with me but I did not have time to react...he was eating and the next thing I know, I am on my back and saying the words that should never be said!
I sat up in my big recliner last night trying to decide if I had broke something in my shoulder or threw it out of place.
I am experienced at having rams around and I have had some that would be so aggressive that I would never go in the lot with them, especially during breeding season, Smokin has always been a gentleman and never aggressive...I guess it is getting breeding season.
Girls, I am just giving you the heads up if you have rams or if you intend to get a ram...be careful.
Old did I tell you that Smokin has the most beautiful set of horns that curl beautifully around his ears...and they add some unusual effects when you are what he hit. Did I tell you that Smokin is for sale! Registered, out of prize winning show stock, beautiful conformation, CHEAP!
Recovering in Missouri
Sarita
www.coffmanspinningcfarm.blogspot.com
The people who make a difference in your life are NOT the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones who care. |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 3:21:34 PM
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Oh OUCH!!! I feel for you. One time my younger brother was playing around our sheep and he was pretending to butt heads with Cinder when--Ka-blam that ol sheep knocked him right into the back room of our house. He didn't get hurt--fortunately my brother has a hard head (obviously). But he never did that again and we traded the sheep for a pony and some money. Whew. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
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"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4284 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4284 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 05:36:02 AM
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hope you are okay. Darn sheep.
Michele |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 09:53:15 AM
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Oh I feel your pain - no matter how long we are with animals we have to remember to keep our guard up during the breeding season. I had this week my two billies (Sherlock and Watson) who I raised from birth in my house decided to fight over me. Luckly this old gal moves quickly when I have to but I guess in their minds I am a goat girl and I am fair game. I guess I should feel honored but instead there is one more pasture of boys I have to watch. Take care of yourself and a good glass of wine might help. 
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Keeper of the Past
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Sarita
Battle Creek
Michigan
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 7:06:30 PM
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Thanks for all the nice words...you guys are so nice but do be careful around your rams or bulls, studs etc. I am so lucky, no more pain. I should have known better. A glass of wine might be the trick...next Friday evening...2 tylenols knots me out and I am in a daze all the next day, don't know what a glass of wine would do.
www.coffmanspinningcfarm.blogspot.com
The people who make a difference in your life are NOT the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones who care. |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
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USA
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 11:08:13 PM
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| sarita i do hope you are recovering quickly! dont forget to be careful around heifers too! peace connie in alaska |
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2008 : 12:14:21 PM
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Been there myself Sarita. NOT FUN!!! I have a total of 9 rams and 3 bucks-- I NEVER turn my back on any of them. I did that ONCE and lived to regret it!!! I won't let anyone else in the pens with them either.
I have to agree with Ms Connie in Fair Banks-- even the GIRLS can get out of hand sometimes! You gotta watch out for those critters-- especially when there's "Romance" in the air. (LOL!!) Take it easy kid, and give that ram a good WHACK when next you see him!!! ~~~ Hugs ~~~ Tracy
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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