Halter Breaking

Halter Breaking
    First day: "How in the heck did I ever halter break my lamb last year?!" This is a pain in the butt, I know. But they come around. Key is to work everyday with your lamb. Like CRAZY. First day, they either fall to the ground and you end up dragging them, or the run and jump laps around you with no control. This years lambs were very different from each other;  Silverado dropped to the ground, while Springsteen would pause and freak out if Silverado got to far ahead. This will happen most likely on the first to second day. The next day is major refusing/ pulling. This is a drag. Use your whole weight to pull him with you and soon he will get that your in charge and walk with you. But keep a strict eye on them because I was at weight in and a girl ended up dragging her lamb on its side for more then 20 feet. Whatever you do, do not do this.. Or else... (awkward pause..) Anyways!! Just work everyday and something will click.

Springsteen 

    Currently I'm at the stage of beginning serious exercise. But we'll get to that later. Thats about three steps away. But now my lambs are doing great  and I hope yours are too! I also encourage others to get involved with lambs at your local County Fair. Trust me, if you follow the steps to
building a champion lamb, you can go to your fair and possibly win Grand Champion Showman and Market Lamb. Anybody who is interested in doing this or already does, please communicate me and I would love to offer up tips. Welcome to the wonderful world of lamb chops! 


These are my 2012 Market Lambs! Both Suffolk Hampshire crosses

Silverado