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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Kirby K from Nebraska
Harness is easy to adjust and stays in place well. It does just what you want it to do.
James S from California
This is the second harness we have purchased. Have uses the first one now for 2 years with great success. Stays in place and if adjusted properly does not chafe ram. Bought a second one for new ram.
Henry B from Minnesota
The harness has plenty of adjustment for my young Clun Forest ram lamb. It fits comfortably on him with little to no chafing. This harness will fit him and my larger rams.
Good purchase. Good quality. Good product from a good company.
Derick M from Kentucky
Seems to be doing good and staying in place.
Norman R from Washington
Nice tight fit on the ram. Very easy to put on him, and adjust. Crayons are easy to install with the angled holder. Perfect size for the Blue Leicester.