Nylon Breeding Harness
Product Details
The breeding harness is a device that is placed on a ram to verify whether or not a ewe has been bred.
The harness, equipped with a Marking Crayon (sold separately) marks the ewe when she is mounted by the ram.
Designed for use on mature rams of medium and large breeds with broad briskets.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Benefits
Specs
- Soft, durable, adjustable nylon straps are long enough for the largest ram
- Strong plastic snap buckles
- Marking Crayon holder: 4"L x 2-1/4"W (at front end) and 2-1/2"W (at back end) x 1/2" deep
Breeding Harnesses — Quick Comparison
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Nylon Harness (#501000) |
Cross Your Heart Harness (#502600) |
Deluxe Harness (#501020) |
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Designed For | Medium to Large Breeds | Smaller, Pointed Briskets | Large, Heavy Breeds |
Strap | 1"W .10" thick |
1"W .10 thick |
2"W .05"–.2" thick |
Buckle | 1.26"W .48" thick |
1.25"W .50 thick |
2.40"W .57" thick |
Shoulder Strap | 38"L | 36"L | 36"L |
Girth Strap | 61"L | 62"L | 56"L |
O Ring | 2.0" dia .23" thick |
2.3" dia .33" thick |
2.8" dia .30" thick |
Brisket Padding | .17" thick | .22" thick | .30" thick |
How to Use
Tips
- Harnesses are more likely to stay on the brisket if it has 2 months’ wool growth.
- Adjust frequently. Rams and bucks lose weight during breeding season.
- If the forelegs begin to chafe, adjust harness or add padding/covering.
- Crayon fits on brisket, between the forelegs.
- The best practice is to put the harness on a few days before putting the ram in with the ewes. This allows time for the harness to settle in, and for adjustments.
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Breeding Supplies
EZ-Mark® Marking Crayons (outside temps 40–80°F), Red
Item #505100 -Marking aids allow for quick identification. Quickly identify which ewes/does have been bred.
$4.70 -
Breeding Supplies
Nettex Marking Crayons (HOT/FIRM), Blue
Item #505210 -Marking crayons for ram and buck breeding harnesses. Leave a very visible mark to know which ewes or does have been bred.
$6.25 -
Breeding Supplies
Nettex Marking Crayons (All-weather), Yellow
Item #505630 -Marking crayons for ram and buck breeding harnesses. Leave a very visible mark to know which ewes or does have been bred.
$6.25 -
Breeding Supplies
Nettex Marking Crayons (COLD/SOFT), Green
Item #505320 -Marking crayons for ram and buck breeding harnesses. Leave a very visible mark to know which ewes or does have been bred.
$6.25 -
Breeding Supplies
Sheep Management Wheel
Item #986000 -Provides a detailed schedule based on your preferred lambing date. Very helpful in planning out your shepherding year.
$14.00 -
Books
Hobby Farms Book - Sheep
Item #981021 -Wonderful illustrations with excellent content for the small hobby farm enthusiast.
$17.00 -
Books
Storey's Guide to Raising Meat Goats Book
Item #981006 -This essential handbook covers every aspect of acquiring, caring for, managing, and marketing meat goats.
$27.00
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Heather C from Michigan
Very easy to use!
Debra T from Nebraska
Great adjustability, marks clearly!
Tana P from Indiana
This is the best performing ram harness. It's sturdy, easy to put on, and can even be washed.
Brenna C from West Virginia
I like this harness, I have 3 of them. It does it’s job. The crayon holder came off of one of mine, I checked my ram and found that he still had the harness, but no crayon or holder. Luckily, he had just finished breeding his group. I found the holder later, I’m going to see if I can rivet it back on. I have 4 rams and will be buying another harness in the future, since due dates are important to me.
Pamela D from Oklahoma
I really like this harness. Once you get it on, there's no problems. Stays on until you remove it.