Why do so many people use castration pliers the wrong way around

[Bojangles]

Is it just me that gets annoyed whenever you see lambs being ringed on tv and they always seem to have the four points that the ring sits on pointing towards the lamb then buggering about pushing the ring off the pliers with their fingers instead of pointing away from the lamb and using the pliers the way they are supposed to

 

[CopperBeech]

You've just blown my mind.

 

[Bury the Trash]

Is it just me that gets annoyed whenever you see lambs being ringed on tv and they always seem to have the four points that the ring sits on pointing towards the lamb then buggering about pushing the ring off the pliers with their fingers instead of pointing away from the lamb and using the pliers the way they are supposed to

yes slide on , check fer teats clear , a quick flick and the the jobs done, one handed.

fine with new pliers and ones in good condition but when they're bent about etc with age the ring stays on better as it goes over the tail or bag using it points first ,does with our old pairs anyway.

 

[Bojangles]

I generally throw them away when they are bent but I know what you mean

 

[Mc115reed]

You've just blown my mind.

Not the only one....

 

[M-J-G]

Is it just me that gets annoyed whenever you see lambs being ringed on tv and they always seem to have the four points that the ring sits on pointing towards the lamb then buggering about pushing the ring off the pliers with their fingers instead of pointing away from the lamb and using the pliers the way they are supposed to

They’ve mostly never been shown how to do it properly.
I know folks who'll have rung tens and
possibly hundreds of thousands of lambs and slid the ring off with their second hand, and when they see you do it the other way they think it'd amazing

 

[primmiemoo]

There are some pliers that don't let the operator use them properly, ime, because the prongs are too long. The spare set here has long prongs, and is much clumsier to use than the original elastrator. It's as though it's designed to use prongs downward.

 

[Nearly]

Yes.
Points away from beast, slight pressure on abdomen and the balls jump into the bag.

 

[egbert]

Every day's a school day!

 

[neilo]

Crikey, I thought I was a bit OCD sometimes.

Does it matter?

 

[Filthyfarmer]

Crikey, I thought I was a bit OCD sometimes.

Does it matter?

Might not matter in a few years if my Vets prediction is correct............

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Thinking hard about which way around I use them now and can’t remember always seems to of worked though

 

[Bojangles]

Crikey, I thought I was a bit OCD sometimes.

Does it matter?

No not really but seems daft to teach everyone to use it backwards. Bit like digging a hole with the spade turned round. You will get a hole but it will take longer

 

[polk_farmer]

No not really but seems daft to teach everyone to use it backwards. Bit like digging a hole with the spade turned round. You will get a hole but it will take longer

@Bojangles you will have to revisit this thread next spring to see how much everyone is loving it being able to flick the castrators off one handed!

 

[Bojangles]

@Bojangles you will have to revisit this thread next spring to see how much everyone is loving it being able to flick the castrators off one handed!

agree

 

[Jackov Altraids]

Not convinced.

Better visibility 'points first' and you need to feel that you have both balls so your hand is there to hold ring in position anyway, especially when 'flicking' can leave it in the wrong place.

I will give it a another go.....

 

[Highland Mule]

Do it both ways, depending on the situation. Points first is slower but can catch a set of recessed balls if they won’t descend. Points out and a twist release is faster for normal.

But really, is that all that’s bothering the OP?

 

[Bojangles]

Might not matter in a few years if my Vets prediction is correct............

Do they think we won’t be allowed to castrate lambs? Or that it will be a vet job

 

[Bojangles]

Do it both ways, depending on the situation. Points first is slower but can catch a set of recessed balls if they won’t descend. Points out and a twist release is faster for normal.

But really, is that all that’s bothering the OP?

oh plenty bothers the OP but generally he’s a happy camper

 

[puppet]

Just tried it both ways on a finger and can see it might be easier once I get the rust off the ringers.
Now, where did I leave my knife?