Stupid inventions...

[killie_cowboy]

The lambing jack, I think I've seen it all now...

 

[Estate fencing.]

The lambing jack, I think I've seen it all now...
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How to kill a ewe. . Bet them small holders with so many ewes with “ring womb” buy that.

 

[Aspiring Peasants]

The lambing jack, I think I've seen it all now...
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That will be an instrument of torture in the wrong hands

 

[Fat Lamb]

The lambing jack, I think I've seen it all now...
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My lambing kit consists of arm length gloves, bottle of lube, length of conventional baler band and a very sharp knife. It’s been that way for 30 years and not likely to change. Pretty much all you need.

 

[Henarar]

My lambing kit consists of arm length gloves, bottle of lube, length of conventional baler band and a very sharp knife. It’s been that way for 30 years and not likely to change. Pretty much all you need.

Would rather at length of very thin rope than baler twine but apart from that

 

[Fat Lamb]

Would rather at length of very thin rope than baler twine but apart from that

Got plenty so if it gets used it just gets replaced with a “new” piece.

 

[ladycrofter]

OTOH just to be positive and out of character (must be the sleep deprivation ) I could see someone with bad hand arthritis appreciating that. When my Mom got rheumatoid arthritis it was an eye-opener .

 

[AftonShepherd]

That will be an instrument of torture in the wrong hands

At the same time, I could see it could be useful to someone who has the common sense to realise how much pressure is enough. An extra hand would definitely be useful at times.

 

[Gulli]

At the same time, I could see it could be useful to someone who has the common sense to realise how much pressure is enough. An extra hand would definitely be useful at times.

The problem with that is I suspect the majority of it's customer base wouldn't have much common sense.

 

[neilo]

Got plenty so if it gets used it just gets replaced with a “new” piece.

Always used to have a loop of starter cord (which lasted for years) as it was stiffer than bale string.

Gone proper fancy with a new toy this year though...

Fantastic for looping behind heads.

 

[neilo]

At the same time, I could see it could be useful to someone who has the common sense to realise how much pressure is enough. An extra hand would definitely be useful at times.

Much the same as a calving jack in that regard.

 

[ollie989898]

Always used to have a loop of starter cord (which lasted for years) as it was stiffer than bale string.

Gone proper fancy with a new toy this year though...
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Fantastic for looping behind heads.

Try as I might I can't see how you attach that to the Merlo to give you that extra special pull?

 

[primmiemoo]

OTOH just to be positive and out of character (must be the sleep deprivation ) I could see someone with bad hand arthritis appreciating that. When my Mom got rheumatoid arthritis it was an eye-opener .

I wouldn't rule out using one because my hands are a bit mangled now, but would need assistant to hold the ewe. It's not going to be the same as positioning a cow with a calving hurdle. That can be precarious enough!

 

[ollie989898]

The problem with that is I suspect the majority of it's customer base wouldn't have much common sense.

People without sufficient good sense shouldn't be allowed to keep livestock really.

 

[Wooly]

The most stupid invention is the sheep !!

How Noah ever kept his two alive is beyond me. One in theory should have drowned or stuck his head in the lions pen!

 

[BrianV]

So nearly made my fortune as a 30 year old farmer but couldn't get a patent as it turned out the Germans were using a very tiny version on some German wardrobe doors, you can now buy them in Mole Valley I see.

 

[Wood field]

Always used to have a loop of starter cord (which lasted for years) as it was stiffer than bale string.

Gone proper fancy with a new toy this year though...
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Fantastic for looping behind heads.

We make them with a bit of wire stripped from twin and earth and a bit of broom handle , the wire is stiff enough to hold a loop

 

[BrianV]

Got to be careful you don't hang the little devils with wire alone.

 

[Gulli]

People without sufficient good sense shouldn't be allowed to keep livestock really.

If farmers had any good sense they wouldn't keep livestock

 

[yoki]

My lambing kit consists of arm length gloves, bottle of lube, length of conventional baler band and a very sharp knife. It’s been that way for 30 years and not likely to change. Pretty much all you need.

..................and a head noose surely?