Ladder Ranch docking crew
Once the lambs are on the ground, it is time to think about docking them. This means that each bunch is gathered into a large pen. The lambs are dropped into a smaller pen, then are passed along an assembly line, where they are earmarked, the males are castrated and they are placed into the Dinkum Docker, a sort of slide. There they are vaccinated, their tails are removed with a hot knife (which cauterizes the wound), daubed with pine tar (which disinfects and keeps the flys away) and daubed with a paint brand. Soon they are looking for Mom, who is also looking for them.
Looking for Mom
Evaristo and Cesar putting lambs into the lamb pen
Meghan on the Dinkum Docker
Eamon is running the hot tailer. Meghan is holding legs and putting pine tar on the wounds.
Timeteo and Salomon carrying lambs
David (in blue shirt) brought lunch to a hungry crew
Modesto, Siobhan and Bahnay taking a break
Mothering up
Teofilo loading panels, getting ready for tomorrow
The bum lambs are headed for the Home Ranch