Kiwi Crook™
For catching sheep and/or goats by the neck or leg.
It’s both a leg and a neck crook, obviously—but the most important advantage is the self-locking lever on the leg portion that ensures that an animal’s leg, once caught, remains caught until released by human hands.
Triangle point at end of leg shaft allows crook to be used as walking stick over uneven ground.
Which crook is right for you?
Each crook has their benefits. No shepherd is complete without a crook in hand, they save time and command the flock. Visit this link to compare all crook options.
Benefits
- Catch warp-speed lambs and kids on the run
- Close gates and control the flock
- Lift newborns out of pens
- Sorting rams from ewes
- Guiding sheep and goats through handling yards
- As an easily seen pointing device to your helpers
We also carry handcrafted crooks and walking sticks which make the perfect gift for any cane enthusiast.
Specs
- 53"L
- Neck opening: 3-1/4"
- Leg opening: 1-1/4"
- Coated fiberglass shaft
- Strong molded plastic heads
- So named by Premier because a New Zealand sheep family designed and developed it
Tips
For catching small breeds, lambs, sheep with wool, or goats with a neck crook: Once the neck is inside the loop, instantly rotate the crook with your wrist. This applies pressure to both sides of the neck and give you a precious second or two to pull the animal into reach of your hands.
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 -Restrain and control sheep and goats of all sizes. Fits over the animals neck and locks their front legs in place.
$17.00 -
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.
$10.00 -
Crooks
Shepherd’s Dog Whistle
Item #818000 -A variable-pitched whistle to aid in livestock herding. Train and transmit commands to sheepdogs, gundogs and other working dog breeds.
$2.25 -
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
Managing Pasture Book
Item #981015 -A complete guide on building healthy pasture for grass-based meat and dairy animals.
$30.00 -
Books
Pasture Management Guide
Item #984000 -The best modern guide we've seen by far. Highly recommended for all Midwest shepherds who pasture sheep.
$18.00
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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.
Amanda M from California
This is a great tool to have! I can work my heard by my self with out having to get help! Wish I had bought it years ago.
Hartford B from Texas
This works very well. I have goats and sheep and it's easy to snag an animal at the foot trough. In a small area, this and a whip flag make it easier than a rope to catch an animal. A friend of mine has sheep and uses one of the wooden crooks and it works well but I prefer this one mostly because it has the added leg catch for when that is the easier method of snagging an animal.
Lauren B from Tennessee
LOVE THIS THING!!! I don't know how we ever got by without it!!
