KiwiCrook™
Product Details
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.
$10.75 -
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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Karl W from Pennsylvania
This crook worked well the first time I used it. However, part of leg catcher bends out and needs adjusting.
Andrew R from Michigan
This crook has proven useful and seems well made. Both ends (restraint and neck crook) seem to be pain free to the sheep if used with appropriate gentleness. I think it’s a worthwhile addition to my kit for raising and handling sheep and lambs. You’ll want to raise the rear leg straight up once the hook is slipped around the lower leg to avoid running, bucking and injury. First crook I have ever owned, but seems great for this newbie.
Marilyn W from New York
This is a great catcher. Love the double sides with the neck and leg catch. Unfortunately I broke my finger using it and highly recommend using some gloves to prevent the same thing from happening again. So now down a pinky finger, but still gets 5 stars in my book.
Jennifer N from New York
This crook is a must have. We’ve had one for a few years. We use it for boer goats and white dorper sheep. I finally ordered another one to have “just in case”. I will admit that we hated the spring clip on the leg catch enough to remove it.
Henry W from Oklahoma
Works pretty good. Would work a lot better if I was 20 years younger.
