Winter Range Herdsman - Livestock Care & On-Site Housing

H2ajobs; Hagerman (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

H2ajobs in Hagerman, Idaho seeks an experienced range herder to manage flocks through harsh winter conditions. You will move pregnant ewes to lambing grounds, assist births, monitor nutrition, and ensure animals have access to unfrozen water and emergency feed while protecting them from predators.

The role requires at least 3 months on 800–1000 head flocks, with on-range duties and housing provided. On-call hours through severe weather are common.

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience with 800-1000 head flocks.
• Ability to identify approaching storms and take precautions to prevent losses.
• Experience handling extreme winter conditions on range for livestock care.

Responsibilities

• Move pregnant ewes to lambing grounds and assist during labor.
• Assist in docking, shearing, tagging and worming as needed.
• Provide water, monitor nutrition, and distribute emergency feed in winter.
• Protect livestock from predators and manage range dispersion to aid bonding.

Skills

Livestock handling

Winter range experience

Herd health monitoring

Job description

H2ajobs in Hagerman, Idaho seeks an experienced range herder to manage flocks through harsh winter conditions. You will move pregnant ewes to lambing grounds, assist births, monitor nutrition, and ensure animals have access to unfrozen water and emergency feed while protecting them from predators.

The role requires at least 3 months on 800–1000 head flocks, with on-range duties and housing provided. On-call hours through severe weather are common.