Binding & Taming: Lead, Hold and Restrain Your Sheep Safely

Binding & Taming: Hold Calmly, Lead Safely

Trimming feet, vaccinating, loading: most of it only works when the animal stands still. That rarely comes from force but from the right rope, the right knot and a tie that holds. For that we stock livestock ropes, galvanised chains, halters and neck straps, along with everything you need for short term restraint in the shed and during transport.

Ropes for transport and handling

The classic is the livestock rope 3.2 metres long. It comes with a large or a small loop, and that is exactly where the difference lies. The large loop goes quickly over the head or neck, which helps when loading and when tying up briefly. The small loop pulls tighter and gives you more control when an animal pulls. On material you have the choice between jute and polypropylene, which grips well in the hand, and the blue and white version. The ropes come singly and in packs of five, which pays off because a shed rarely needs only one. One thing holds in every case: a tied animal is never left unsupervised.

Chains, halters and neck straps

Where a rope would be bitten or chafed through, you take the galvanised chain 60 centimetres long and 3 millimetres thick. The built in swivel stops it twisting when the animal turns. For leading and for showing, the halter is the better choice, because the pressure spreads across the bridge of the nose instead of going onto the throat. The neck strap in turn stays on the animal and is the basis for tying up quickly in the shed or for carrying a bell. Daily work gets simplest when neck straps, halters and ropes match each other and always hang in the same place.

Frequently asked questions

Large or small loop?
The large loop goes over the head faster and suits loading. The small loop pulls tighter and gives more control when an animal pulls.

Rope or chain?
The rope for transport and handling, because it is light and sits well in the hand. The chain where animals gnaw or rub.

How long may a sheep stay tied?
Only briefly and never unsupervised. For longer periods a pen or a fenced off area is the better answer.