06-09-2015, 03:13 PM
There are two different attitudes to animals. Some people want to control them. It makes sense to them to chase a sheep until it is exhausted. I am sure they think they are saving time.
Does it really take longer to call the sheep to you with a treat. Instead of forcing them you are asking for their cooperation. In the end you have a healthier less stressed sheep. You make a good point about miscarriages. I am sure there are many bad things about chasing sheep and forcing them to do what you want.
When you have animals, there is always a gentler kinder way to do things.
I like how the Alpacas do things. They seem pretty clever. It would be nice if the sheep could learn from them.
Does it really take longer to call the sheep to you with a treat. Instead of forcing them you are asking for their cooperation. In the end you have a healthier less stressed sheep. You make a good point about miscarriages. I am sure there are many bad things about chasing sheep and forcing them to do what you want.
When you have animals, there is always a gentler kinder way to do things.
I like how the Alpacas do things. They seem pretty clever. It would be nice if the sheep could learn from them.
Catherine