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Marking Crayons

A great way to identify if a ewe or doe has been bred. Use crayons with our Nylon Breeding Harness (#501000) or Cross Your Heart Leather Breeding Harness (#502600).

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ITEM # DESCRIPTION AVAIL. WEIGHT PRICE QTY
505100 Marking Crayon, red, mild In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505110 Marking Crayon, red, hot In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505120 Marking Crayon, red, cold In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505200 Marking Crayon, blue, mild In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505210 Marking Crayon, blue, hot In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505220 Marking Crayon, blue, cold In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505300 Marking Crayon, green, mild In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505310 Marking Crayon, green, hot In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505320 Marking Crayon, green, cold In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505400 Marking Crayon, orange, mild In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505410 Marking Crayon, orange, hot In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505420 Marking Crayon, orange, cold In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505600 Marking Crayon, yellow, mild In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505610 Marking Crayon, yellow, hot In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505620 Marking Crayon, yellow, cold In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505700 Marking Crayon, midnight purple, mild In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505710 Marking Crayon, midnight purple, hot In Stock 0.4 $3.15
505720 Marking Crayon, midnight purple, cold In Stock 0.4 $3.15

Common Uses

Change colors of crayons every 2 weeks to narrow down when/if an animal was bred or re-bred.
Specs

  • Size: Front end 2" wide, back end 2 1/4" wide. 4" long x 1" deep.
  • Contains wax, colourants and inert excipients
  • No dangerous components
  • A metal pin (hidden under the label) and 2 plastic pins are supplied with each crayon.

Crayons made for 3 average daily high temperature ranges:
  • Cold: 25 - 65˚F
  • Mild: 65 - 85˚F
  • Hot: 85 -100˚ F
Benefits

Plastic case protects crayons during transport.
How to Use

To take off the protective plastic cover:

  1. Hold in one hand so crayon itself is facing you.
  2. Push the crayon (hole in the center) with finger or thumb.
  3. Crayon should pop out.

To put in holder on harness:
  1. Remove cotter pin out of back of crayon by making a slit down middle of sticker.
  2. Place narrow end of crayon (plastic side down) in wide part of holder.
  3. Gently slide up until it can go no further.
  4. Slide cotter pin through holes on side of holder and crayon.
  5. With needle nose pliers, bend end of cotter pin to lock in place. Or use plastic push pins on each side of the crayon to hold it in place.
Precautions

  • Store in a dry, cool place to prevent crayons from melting.
  • Always check the ram every day to see if the crayon needs changing or the harness needs adjusting!
  • Do not allow crayons to freeze.
Trouble Shooting

  • Make sure to get right temperature for your area.
  • Remove protective plastic case before use.
Breeding Supplies
Cross Your Heart Breeding Harness
Item # 502600 - In Stock
$21.00
Place harness with crayon on ram/billy to verify when or if ewe/doe was attempted to be bred.
Marking Crayons sold separately.
Breeding Supplies
Sheep Management Wheel
Item # 986000 - In Stock
$10.00
Provides a detailed schedule based on your lambing date. By Pipestone Sheep School.
Breeding Supplies
Nylon Breeding Harness
Item # 501000 - In Stock
$15.00
Place harness with crayon on ram/billy to verify when or if ewe/doe was attempted to be bred.
Marking Crayons sold separately.