About to place an order on Hoegger's for the yellow mineral feeder & 9 second thermometer . . . I was also looking at their hoof trimmers. I saw that some of you recommend the Shear Magic ones on Jeffers, but I'd like to order all from one place. Has anyone used the orange-handled hoof trimmers from Hoeggers, SKU 27A? Are they any good? I also have to order some fencing from Premier1 and they have the ARS hoof trimmer, which is a bit more expensive . . . but if anyone has an opinion on either, please share!
The best hoof trimming shears are Corona Floral Thinning Shears. They can be found at www.acehardware.com. Corona # FS4350 Ace #71412 Price $22.99 plus shipping. They are die-cast steel instead of stamped steel and hold an edge for years. I have used the same set for 5 years and had them sharpened once. Trimming 50+ goats every 2-3 months for five years (wish I had some rock for them to wear them hooves down!) and they work like a charm
Well, sure Fred, you've had 'em for years cuz you don't lose them like I do! :wink: Lots of people like the orange shears just fine -- I don't think there's much difference between the greena nd the orange....
I used the serated edge black handled ones, and found that after 20 goats you fingers would start bleeding and your calluses would wear off :shocked: so I bought a nice pair of orange handled ones and am in love. :wink:
Thanks, everybody. I'll go with the orange-handled ones. I only have a few goats, so I imagine these will do the trick! Stacey - I thought they looked the same . . . I was hoping someone would tell me that they were one in the same -- thanks :thumb:
I have been using a pair of nice purple handle hoof trimmers for the past year that came from this place- http://www.goatsupplies.netfirms.com/misc.html This guy was really nice to work with. He actually threw in the trimmers free along with several tubes of probotic paste when I purchased my capralite milking machine. Shannon Poppy Patch Farm
Mine are red and black. They still work awesome (5 years later!!) but can't seem to remember where I got them...
