Kiwi Crook™
For catching sheep and/or goats by the neck or leg. So named by Premier because a New Zealand sheep family designed and developed it. I saw it in use there in Nov. 2011.
Common Uses
Specs
- Strong molded plastic heads.
- 53" long, coated fiberglass shaft.
- Neck opening: 3.25"
- Leg opening: 1.25"
Benefits
Triangle point at end of leg shaft allows crook to be used as walking stick over treacherous ground.
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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Restraint and Control
Gambrel Restrainer - large
Item #811000 -Simple, clever device. Immobilizes adult sheep and goats by holding neck and front legs alongside each other.
$18.00 -
Restraint and Control
Restraint Cuff, small, 24 mm
Item #811030 -Strong clasp can contain any build of sheep and it comes in different sizes for your convenience. Animal can't stand or walk when the cuff is in place.
$9.50 -
Restraint and Control
Restraint Cuff, large, 29 mm
Item #811032 -Strong clasp can contain any build of sheep and it comes in different sizes for your convenience. Animal can't stand or walk when the cuff is in place.
$10.00 -
Crooks
Shepherd's Dog Whistle
Item #818000 -The Shepherd's dog whistle has evolved over the years to help shepherds & others work with "four-legged" field helpers. The whistle allows commands to carry farther and without the user's vocal inflection interfering with the commands.
$2.16
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Elaine G from Oregon
This works excellent for catching my sheep. I have used it several times now.
Don K from Michigan
I must say that when I first got this crook I was a little disappointed. The ends felt kind of heavy and the shaft small in hand - not like the light chestnut crook that I had ruined by leaving it out in the rain. But last night I had a total change of heart. I had to catch and sort out some 6 week old lambs that I had lured into a holding pen. You know how quick lambs are, but this crook worked like magic. The foothold end is set at a right angle to the hook and forms a natural handle that give you leverage to you leverage to twist the hook after snagging the animal's neck. I was able to catch and reel in the lambs even though they struggled like mad. I haven't had occasion to use the leg hook yet, but I already love this crook.
Wrangler H from Saskatchewan, Canada
I absolutely love this crook! It was recommended by another producer and I would recommend it to anyone else who has sheep. Managing a flock by yourself has some challenges, but utilizing simple tools such as this crook will definately make the process easier and faster.
I rated the crook as a 4/5 due to the simple fact that I have hardly used it, and hang it inside my barn when not in use - yet the tab that releases the leg hook has broke, leaving a sharp edge that requires some repairs. It's an all around solid/sturdy crook, unsure whether it was just a faulty piece? Either way, I still think the product is worth the investment.
William J from Texas
We operate a large, commercial flock of hair sheep and Club goats in West Central Tx. In our opinion there are two things that no producer can do without- one is a well trained dog and the other is this crook! Absolutely fantastic for grabbing that one ewe or doe, right out of the pasture, that needs some extra care or attention. We don't know how we ever got along without it. One thing we would like is for Premier to offer in longer lengths. 90% of the time the KiwiCrook is great but other times it's way too short.
John G from Missouri
This is absolutely a great product, it made lambing alot easier when need catch ewes it's great have option for foot and neck. I was a lil worried the foot catch wouldn't work but has caught and held onto every foot I've tried, the only problem I've found is sometimes it's to short to get ahold of some the flighter ewes otherwise I would give it five stars. Might be better if offered in different lengths, would recommend this to every goat and sheep farmer it's amazing.
