Training Show Pigs That First Week

Does your new show pig never calm down enough for you to catch up to him?

If so, you probably skipped a step or two. The first week you need to spend as much time with your pigs as possible. However, you must realize that you can’t move on to each new step until your pig is ready for it.

Today you will learn the importance of each step the first several weeks and how to do them right.

Tying Your Show Calf Explained

Are you unsure of how to begin tying your club calf?

Training a show calf begins with the very simple step of tying your calf. It is key to get your calf used to you and to standing still. Just for this video, we will assume the calf has already been halter trained.

In this video, you will learn what equipment you need, the many benefits to tying your calf, and how to do it well!

Easily Catch Your Show Sheep

Have you ever struggled with catching your show sheep?

You might be surprised at how stress free, for both you and your lamb, catching can be. Catching your lamb should get easier as you train, but this video will help you do it well from the very beginning.

In this video, you can learn two great options for safely catching your lamb. Watch the video to see exactly how top showmen catch their lambs!

Early Training of Young Lambs

Do you raise your own lambs, but have no idea how early to start your training?

Training with newborn lambs can be started as soon as a week or so after they are born. You can jump start your training program by getting lambs used to being around you from day one.

Training is all about keeping them calm and getting them comfortable with you at this stage. Watch the video to see exactly how to work with your young lambs!

Proper Use of a Lamb Halter

Does your lamb’s halter constantly get in their eyes or do your lambs escape from the halter?

In today’s video, I am talking about how to put a halter on your lamb and about a couple different halters that you can use.

I am getting out into the barn and giving real life examples.