Range Sheep Herder: Lambing & Flock Care

H2ajobs; Rio Vista (CA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation to worksite provided

Résumé du poste

Western Range Association seeks a reliable herder to manage flocks on open range and pasture in California. Duties include moving pregnant ewes, assisting lambing, docking, tagging, worming, and protecting lambs from predators.

Requires at least 3 months of experience with large herds, ability to drive trucks, and willingness to live in employer-provided range housing. Housing includes meals and water provisions; travel to and from worksite arranged.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months of experience birthing ewes with 200+ head flocks.
• Experience moving ewes to lambing grounds and assisting during labor.
• Ability to identify labor signs and assist during difficult births.
• Willingness to live in employer-provided housing on range.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license may be required.

Responsabilités

• Move ewes and lambs among range and summer grounds.
• Assist with lambing, docking, tagging, vaccination, and worming.
• Provide water and maintain water troughs and lines.
• Protect lambs and ewes from predators.
• Load/unload sheep from trailers as needed.
• Disperse sheep to prevent overcrowding and support bonding.

Connaissances

3 months experience

Animal husbandry

Driver license

Description du poste

Western Range Association seeks a reliable herder to manage flocks on open range and pasture in California. Duties include moving pregnant ewes, assisting lambing, docking, tagging, worming, and protecting lambs from predators.

Requires at least 3 months of experience with large herds, ability to drive trucks, and willingness to live in employer-provided range housing. Housing includes meals and water provisions; travel to and from worksite arranged.