Ram Shields
Protect yourself and animals. Rams can injure each other during breeding season. The Ram Shield is so effective in subduing belligerent rams that it surprises first time “users” (both the ram and the shepherd).
Ram shields are used to block the ram’s forward vision—which prevents rams from charging humans or other rams. Side vision is not affected so the rams can still eat, graze, breed and drink. We use shields only as needed and remove them when the fight “urge” is over.
Horned shields fit over the horns.
Polled shields rely on the ears and head shape to hold its position.
Horned - Fitting instructions and how to adjust the shield 
Common Uses
Specs
Small—Cheviot, Finn, IceLandic, Katadin, Navajo Churro, Romanov and Shetland.
Large—Border Leicester, Columbia, Corriedale, Dorper, Dorset, Hampshire, Lincoln Longwool, Montadale, Polypay, Rambouillet, Romney, Southdown, Suffolk, Targhee, Texel and Tunis.
| Dimensions | Back | Nose | Length | Eye Width | Horn Strap | Nose Strap | Ear Hole |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horned, small | 7" | 5" | 5" | 12" | 5" | n/a | |
| Horned, large | 9.25" | 7.5" | 8.5" | 11" | 9" | n/a | |
| Polled, small | 5.75" | 5" | 10.5" | 8" | n/a | n/a | 10" |
| Polled, large | 6.5" | 8" | 11" | 10.5" | n/a | n/a | 12.5" |
Note: Colors may vary.
How to Use
Horned Ram Shield:
- Lay ram shield against the ram's face.
- Thread top straps through loops on each side of shield.
- Fasten buckles around chin and around throat and pull straps very snug.
Polled Ram Shield:
- Thread top strap through loop on each side of shield, to form a space for the ram's ear to fit through.
- Place shield against the ram's face.
- Insert ears into spaces between straps.
- Fasten buckles around chin and around throat, and pull straps very snug.
Adjusting or modifying the shield: Getting a good fit is not always easy, because every ram's head is different. A shield can be adjusted and modified (see photos and instructions above) within limits. The depth that you cut will depend on how wide your particular ram's head is. (Remember: You want to block the forward vision, not the side vision. Start with small cuts, and then increase if the eyes are still blocked from the side.)
Our Premier Serrated Foot Trimmer and ARS Hoof Trimmer work well for cutting the leather. Remember: Start small with your cuts, and then increase if the eyes are still blocked from the side. You want to block the forward vision, not the side vision.
See instructions above for additional information.
Precautions
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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Crooks
KiwiCrook™
Item #804334 -For catching sheep and/or goats by the neck or leg. Lightweight for quick handling.
$52.00 -
Crooks
Aluminum Tube RedCote™ Crook, 54 in.
Item #804326 -Used for grabbing animals as they are passing by or singling one out of a group. Handles well.
$28.00 -
Crooks
Sweet Chestnut Wooden Neck Crook
Item #804100 -Wooden neck crook preferred for herding dog trials. Light in hand. Nearly essential for herding sheep.
$44.00 -
Crooks
The "Premier" Fiberglass Crook
Item #804331 -An all-around good shepherd’s crook for handling sheep. Lightweight for quick handling.
$30.00 -
Crooks
Blue Leg Aluminum Crook
Item #803001 -Leg crooks are best for goats because goats prefer to face you--so if you wish to catch them in a pen, it works best to do so by snagging a front foot.
$28.00 -
Crooks
Aluminum Leg Crook (head only)
Item #803000 -An effective leg crook head (wooden or fiberglass shaft, not included) used for grabbing either the front or rear legs of sheep or goats.
$13.00
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Angela R from Missouri
This shield for my horned Shetland ram was easy to apply to the ram, while my husband held the ram. One week later, the shield is still in place and the ram pen is now safe for all its inhabitants. The head ram is still the head ram, but he is no longer bashing his penmates while they sniff the cycling ewes.
Dennis R from wisconsin
As a previous person stated, it is well built, it took two people to get it on the ram, which is a 2-3 yr old polled Suffolk, It worked great for three days till he figured out how to escape from it, now we can't seem to keep it on. I wish there would be a different way to hold it on a polled ram.
Shelby K
This is well built, however we have a polled ram I wished to use it on, and we cannot keep the darn thing on him, it's off within a couple of hours. I think it would work beautifuly on a horned ram because there is something to hold onto and it looks like it would hold up, but does not seem to stay on a polled Icelandic ram.
