Giving shots alone.

Discussion in 'Herd Maintenance' started by Rhonda VN, Jun 4, 2022.

  1. Rhonda VN

    Rhonda VN Member

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    Hi Marty
    The adventure of a 4’7”, 59 yr old. I set everything up. Syringes drawn. Paperwork ready,
    All organized outside of the catch pen. Went in counted to 10 potatoes. Gave them the escape route. Stay in middle as much as possible taking breathes with syringe in hand. Touch on back and they moved away. So then did the back and neck and they stood for a bit till the needle went in I thought. I walked as I could with them. Syringe was empty fiber was wet. I don’t know if I got much in or not. They all out weigh me 6 males. Eye to eye with me. And I didn’t want it to be a chase. I just mingled with them but when they knew they was next it was stressful for them. Stopped and counted more potatoes. I was able to do 3 of the 6. 3 out of 3 were wet. I don’t want to have to depend on someone else to help me all the time. 2 people in pen is too many human hands though . Have any ideas?

    Rhonda
    Thank you for your help!
     

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