There are several types and colors of crayons. The type you use depends on the weather conditions. Hard crayons are just that. They're meant to be used when temperatures are over 85* F. If they're too soft, they will melt and you won't get good useage out of them. Medium crayons are used when the temperatures are between 60*F and 85*F. Soft crayons are for below 60*F.
They also come in several colors. It's easier to start with a lighter color and go darker as the season goes on. It's hard to see an orange mark over a blue one. We started out with orange, so I'm putting in a blue crayon today.
I'm using a mild because, well, that's what I have.
The crayons have holes in the sides so you can fasten it to the harness.
Most crayons come with two types, the metal pin and two plastic pins. I usually prefer the plastic ones because the only tools I usually need are my fingernails. David just told me a real shepherd has tools in his/her pocket. Oh well. He said he's going to buy me a Leatherman. Ok, he didn't really say that.
The metal pins require pliers to bend the tips over.
This crayon was pretty much done. It's a little too hard now that the weather is starting to cool down.
Here's the new crayon all ready to go. It would have been easier to put in if :
1) Calvin was patient and didn't fidget
2)Clarabell didn't use me as her personal scratching post
This is how you know when you're finished.
Ok Calvin, back to work!
4 comments:
Thanks for teaching us that. I had no real understanding of how they worked. Cool! Have you told everyone that you know how to castrate sheep? he he he Love you, Momma
"real shepherds have tools in his/her pockets"!! LOL David is so funny. I like that idea for the leatherman. Hint, hint, David!
Pretty hands. Blue is your color :)
Look at all that beautiful grass they have to graze on!
LOL Mom! Maybe you can tell the movers that when we're down next weekend! ;-)
Beck-I know, the grass has held up really well! I'm surprised they haven't eaten more of it!
To be a good shepardess you must have the correct tools!
And thanks for sharing this process. I had no idea there was so much planning beyond nature.
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