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Post by Ron/PA on Sept 9, 2012 15:33:39 GMT -5
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Post by Mark (EC,IN) on Sept 9, 2012 15:48:04 GMT -5
When I raised hogs I had the short hand held type, and I also used the long wand type (I think Hot Shot was a brand name for both). If the hog was in a confined space with no where to go but forward, I liked the hand held...out in more open spaces I preferred the long wand type with a herder board. If things really went south....a "Sledge Hammer" was my weapon of choice!  |
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Post by Ron/PA on Sept 9, 2012 16:29:36 GMT -5
Thanks Mark, usually I can get them out of the pen, through the alley but have to push them up the ramp. Where I'd need it most would be going up the ramp where they theoretically can't turn around. I keep a sledge nearby, a knife within reach and if I have a known mean one, a pistol on me. Yeah, I'm a coward.  |
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Post by Mark (EC,IN) on Sept 9, 2012 18:59:41 GMT -5
The only drawback to a hand held, in a chute/ramp, is if a hog has stopped in front of the one you are pushing on. You need to be able to reach the front hog....if you zap the one your pushing on it will just wind up on the back of the pig in front of it.
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Post by gr ecks on Sept 13, 2012 7:01:33 GMT -5
I got frustrated with a load when I had hogs eons ago. When I got unloaded I went to the vet supply place by the stockyards and bought one with the long wand. The next time I loaded hogs I stuck the wand on his ass and pulled the trigger and off he went. The real stubborn ones would stand there and squeal some but it did make them easier to load.
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Post by Ron/PA on Sept 15, 2012 6:06:50 GMT -5
Well in the end, I bought one with about a 30" wand. The Chinese batteries only lasted for a couple jolts but a fresh set did the trick. While it's not a cure all and I didn't use it much, it certainly took some stress out of the job and made it lots easier.
Thanks for the input.
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