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Poultry and Pets => Pets without Feathers => Topic started by: Foxy on August 02, 2009, 11:28
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I have had a bit of barney with a ram, I now have a sore throat and a sore bum, need help urgently or it will be ram cutlets :ohmy: :ohmy:
Had just finished the neighbours chooks, had fed the lambs, walking across the field with my bucket full of eggs then WHAM!!!!! I was flung foward and landed in a heap, the ram had butted me from behind....not funny, then I manage to pick myself up after screaming wildly at him, pick up the eggs, well the unbroken ones, he backs right off, I think good sorted, then OMG he is running at me.... I am like WTF?????? (sorry auntie) he then sort of jumps in the air like a bucking horse and I get it full blast, and again I go flying...egg bucket flies through the air, now I am real mad and screaming like a banshee at him...and I think OK two can play at this game, he backs off and I now have twigged what that means...so I back off he runs I stand my ground yelling at him...he rams me and I smack him on the nose, I didn't fall over though...I have no idea how to deal with him I cant have this everyday...oh and out of 8 days I limped back with 2..one of them all over my T-Shirt...can someone please help????
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can you eat rams? ;)
seriously tho..are you ok?
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Ouch!! Never look a ram in the eyes as they do see this as though you are challenging them. Apart from that I can't help sorry.
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Oh are you ok? Wet myself laughing at WTF sorry Aunty :LOL :lol:
Can't help at all. EAT HIM :tongue2:
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Ouch!! Never look a ram in the eyes as they do see this as though you are challenging them. Apart from that I can't help sorry.
well thats exactly what I did! I was mad as hell at it. Its not for eating its a breeding something or other...the thing is I have to get past him to get to the poultry shed and somehow get back again with all the eggs, in one peice and not scrambled would be good..
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I could video him I guess and send it in to a sheep whisperer??? ???
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Ouch!! Never look a ram in the eyes as they do see this as though you are challenging them. Apart from that I can't help sorry.
well thats exactly what I did! I was mad as hell at it. Its not for eating its a breeding something or other...the thing is I have to get past him to get to the poultry shed and somehow get back again with all the eggs, in one peice and not scrambled would be good..
You could try impersonating a Ewe, he may be gentler with you then ????? lol
Seriously though, maybe you can take something to defend your self with, like a big stick? Is there anywhere else he could be penned while you are looking after them?
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I think slowly roasted served with roast spuds and mint sauce would sort the problem out
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I have an idea, shout mint sauce at him very loudly lol :D.
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Sorry but
(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_261/1208805813ieGSXN.jpg)
Next time I think ewe should run or you could sound a horn May be try pulling the wool over his eyes?
On a serous note try wearing the owners coat.
I have no idea really.
Is he sorry, looking a little sheepish?
I am not laughing.
Honest.
look no smileys .
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Thanks Ruff! ewe are a great help! :tongue2: :tongue2: :tongue2:
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Sorry Foxy cant help but you have cheered me up.
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What a horrible shock.
I have friend who has a smallholding in Devon, and her ram is just hideous and gets out of the field as well and terrorises everyone in the village. She uses a kind of fence panel about 3 ft high and five foot wide to head it off with so she can steer him home.
Maybe someone could come with you with a large piece of wood................... or a stun gun :ohmy: (only joking there Aunty about the stun gun)
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I would have pooped myself!!!!
Karl says...chuck a bucket of water over him!!! It should surprise him and if you do that a couple of times and then carry an empty bucket it might just put him off.
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Don't let carrying a big stick get you too brave, at least not if you try to clonk him on the head with it - any animal designed to survive a head on collision at 50mph with another equally boneheaded ram coming the other way at 50mph is clearly too thick in the forehead bone department to do other than sneer at your puny stick.
Possible alternative courses of action :
1. Carrry a big stick - but twang him in the happy-sacks with it, not the forehead....
and/or
2. When he backs up to prepare for his next charge, follow him and do not let him have a run up at you instead go up alongside of him - he is designed for a forward charge at a rival ram who plays the same game. Ideally combine with 1. above!
or
3. Invest in a red silk cape and hold a stick of rhubarb as you entice him to charge the cape, shouting ole in some cod bucolic accent as he roars past.... and you twang him in the happy-sack with your stick of rhubarb while he is still trying to work out why you aint there any more.
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What's a Ram's favourite scooby snack? ??? Fill a bucket with it at one end of the field and run... ;)
Or...borrow a nubile young lady for him, tell the owner it's free stud ( if that's what they call it with sheeps) and stick her in to keep his mind of butting your bum.. :D
Seriously though...I'd have been scared I must admit - cos they don't half pack a punch I'm sure...Hope you're not too sore Foxy... :ohmy:
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You lot are meant to be helping
LMAO :lol: :lol: :lol:
How about a board and fast legs :lol:
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Well thank you everyone for all your thoughtful comments, unfortunately you guys haven't really inspired me with confidence, but thanks for trying... :mellow:
I am now concerned that irrespective how hard or fast I hit this bloomin ram he probably isn't going to feel a thing, and what...pray tell me are "happy sacks???" and how do I find them whilst he is ramming me??? Nubile ewes...well thats a laugh he has plenty of them... treats???? I gave the ungrateful b.........d a whole bucketful!!!!!
Run fast??? Oh I can run fast..would like to be able to carry a few eggs at the same time
ohhhh please dont explain happy sacks as they are not bags of monkey nuts exactly..or so dearly beloved has informed me :blink: :blink:
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Oh I'm sorry foxy, I haven't got a clue about rams. I just hoped it would make you smile... :( :blush:
Best of luck, I don't envy you... :)
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OMG Hamstergbert u made me laugh so much :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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well I for sure won't be having a sleepless night...will be counting sheep.. :unsure:
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Hmm...
WTF >:(
But on second thoughts the World Taekwondo Federation might be just what you need. It certainly would confuse him :lol:
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O.M.G foxy im really really sorry, but i dont know what i laughed at the most...your 'problem' or the helpful hints from everyone on here......
i still say kill it cook it eat it..... :D :D :D
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O.M.G foxy im really really sorry, but i dont know what i laughed at the most...your 'problem' or the helpful hints from everyone on here......
i still say kill it cook it eat it..... :D :D :D
hmmmm I am starting to wonder.....however Auntie thank you for your suggestion, however, not sure that "crouching tiger" will be helpful against "raging ram" :unsure: :unsure:
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Have you had any dealing with the ram today :blink:
tell him to get some manners ;)
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Was wondering how you got on today? :unsure:
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waited till hubby came home this time...and guess what??? he is a sheep whisperer!!!!! the ram was definately eyeing me up and had a go...but OH managed to charm him, I think the saying "a wolf in sheeps' clothing?" :D :D
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Oh forgot to add he didn't even have his wellies on!!!! :blink: :blink: :lol:
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:ohmy:
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Oh forgot to add he didn't even have his wellies on!!!! :blink: :blink: :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Oh Foxy! how scarey would that be! :ohmy:
Glad its sorted but I would still go armed with a large stick and a jar of mint sauce!!! :lol:
Debbie
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I'm sorry ,but its so funny, but only because its not me :D
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Oh Foxy! how scarey would that be! :ohmy:
Glad its sorted but I would still go armed with a large stick and a jar of mint sauce!!! :lol:
Debbie
ehhhh??? hubbly isn't that scary in wellies, at least the ewes dont think so... :ohmy:
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Please tell me it wasnt only the wellies that were missing!
Actually perhaps that is it..........do you have a gay ram maybe?????/? ???
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ehhhh??? hubbly isn't that scary in wellies, at least the ewes dont think so... :ohmy:
OH my. :ohmy:
Do you live near any cliffs?
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ehhhh??? hubbly isn't that scary in wellies, at least the ewes dont think so... :ohmy:
OH my. :ohmy:
Do you live near any cliffs?
errr no...not sure where this is going?? :unsure:
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Hee Hee, probab :Dly best not to ask
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Perhaps wear the old man's coat - his vibes obviously put the ram off.
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Have been out already this morning, did a quick video, only it came out like something from the "Blair Witch Project" with me muttering to myself....very, very scary! :lol:
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Im sure your hubby looks lovely in wellies! :lol: as long as thats not all he was wearing! :blink:
Debbie
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ehhhh??? hubbly isn't that scary in wellies, at least the ewes dont think so... :ohmy:
OH my. :ohmy:
Do you live near any cliffs?
I know what that means LOL but I can't say, its too rude lol :wub:.
So sorry for messing about foxy, was only trying to make you laugh :D.
I am glad your o/h can charm the Ram, when do your friends get back from their Hols? :)
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Friday and not a day too soon!!! :D :D
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Bet you can't wait!!! :nowink:
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I could video him I guess and send it in to a sheep whisperer??? ???
No, Foxy, can't you video it and send it to us! (or you've been framed) :lol:
Like the suggestion of the rhubarb, too, Hamster - happy sacks??? Never heard that one before :tongue2:
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Just had to ring my mum who was born and bred on a farm - we are both laughing our heads off - soo funny, I thought this only happened in comedy on tv.
hope you are now surviving and things have settled down.
OVP
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Neighbours are back, didn't get much sympathy thought they were going to split their sides laughing!!!! :blink: :blink:
I do have a clip...not sure if I want anyone to see it though as my screams of terror sound like I must be at least being attacked by a herd of elephants not a little cute juvenile ram! :unsure: :unsure:
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send it to me foxy, I don't have speakers so i'll just see your pain, come on, you know the rules.............. share :lol:
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Neighbours are back, didn't get much sympathy thought they were going to split their sides laughing!!!! :blink: :blink:
I do have a clip...not sure if I want anyone to see it though as my screams of terror sound like I must be at least being attacked by a herd of elephants not a little cute juvenile ram! :unsure: :unsure:
you have to show us Foxy PPLLLLEEEEAAASSSEEE! :D or send it to select people like myself so the whole world doesnt see! i promise i wont show anyone else honest!
Debbie
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CL, I cant seem to upload videos clips at the mo without them severing my connection for some reason? ???
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spoil sport :tongue2:
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well if you pm your email addy will send it too you so you and Rolly can have a good laugh at the soooooo brave (not) Foxy! ??? :lol:
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No no Foxy, we ALL want to see it...come on put it up.. ;) :lol:
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i agree i want to watch to :lol:. now i know just what to do with horses when they charge an it does work but as for rams i dont know as the last time i was chased down i also got the sore butt treatment aint been near one since :D
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OMG...what a way to catch up.... I am sitting here in kinks....not so much about our lovely lady getting butted but by the whole happy sacks and wellies.....gees you lot, you sure do know how to brighten somebodies day.... :D :D :D
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Oh my goodness, I have got slightly hysterical about some of the comments on this thread. and especially "but twang him in the happy-sacks with it." I am sitting here with tears rolling down my face.
This site is so fully of brilliant, funny, helpful and it seems slightly bonkers people. It is superb!!
Hope you are ok, after your trials and tribulations with the ram. :)
soaplady
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:lol: :lol: well I was in the field again with Rambo, only he was safely corralled, neighbours asked if I would mind helping clip the wings of their light sussex after I confidently told them not to worry about clipping their wings, only to find them all happily grazing in the paddock! oooops! was impressed mind you with hubbys speed and his rugby skills haven't completely deserted him! :lol:
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:lol: :lol: well I was in the field again with Rambo, only he was safely corralled, neighbours asked if I would mind helping clip the wings of their light sussex after I confidently told them not to worry about clipping their wings, only to find them all happily grazing in the paddock! oooops! was impressed mind you with hubbys speed and his rugby skills haven't completely deserted him! :lol:
Very brave of you Foxy. ( For future reference, just which technique do you use for wing clipping??)
:lol: :lol:
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OMG my daughter thinks I have gone nuts sat here giggling at the computer, I know exactly how you feel as our ram tried the same thing with me, luckily enough I had just taken down an electric fence and still had the roll of white take in my hand and I got him right across the nose with it, and he stoped dead and shook his head as though to say "that hurt" and he has never done it again since, I blame my OH as he kept feeding him tit bits and I didnt, we stoped those as well, and now he gets nothing by hand, rams can do a lot of damage to humans, hope you werent to sore and that he is now behaving himself.
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i had the same problem with Albert the billy goat, he once trapped me in the banty pen and wouldn't let me out, i had to wait for my dad to come home and rescue me, i was ready for him the next time he had a go and got him with the power washer :) he just gives me the evils now :lol:
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Hello,
Sorry but a very amusing description of you expierences.
I would spend a minute or two just making him aware of your presence before entering the paddock. Sounds like a battle of wills with him, just remember not to turn your back on him. Maybe take some sheep nuts in a bucket in with you and try to show him who is boss !
Craig & Suzanne
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:) Hi folks! Came in to a good chuckle - sorry Foxy, hope bruises nearly gone.
Just popped in to say "Hi!" Now I know I must plant rhubarb :lol: Have a Manx ram called Horus - among other things. This year he has been a s-d, have been using a spray with water which he does not like getting in his face when he charges. He also butts side ways, if he gets close enough, when walking with his girls and I over the field. Think it's in the breed. A friend has Castlemilk Moorit and borrowed a ram this year - think she grows rhubarb :lol: she should if she plans to use the same ram this year.
Great thread folks look forward to joining in the next sheep one. Also, keep goats, pigs, chickens, couple of geese and noisy Guinea fowl.
Have a great Sunday!
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hope your ok
if you can eat ram then ram burgers :)
tasty