Wrapping DOs and DON’Ts

1. DO wrap your medium wools, Southdowns, finewool crosses and Finewools. (Non-negotiable if you want that top tier show ring presence.) 
2. . DO rinse, condition, blow dry and wrap weekly.
3. DO a mid week blow and wrap without water. (You can use some “leave in” treatments.)
4. DO inspect wraps often. 
5. DO use the 3” breathable wraps with velcro closures, covered with vet wrap on the closure and finished with 2-3 wraps of electrical tape. (As shown in the video.)
6.  DON’T leave wraps unchecked for more than 3 days. Inspect for swelling, rubbing and chaffing. ( If so, wraps are too tight.)
7. DON’T wrap too tight, but this is a trial and error situation where too tight or too loose both have bad results. 
8. DON’T wrap damp boots. Get them thoroughly dry to avoid heat buildup, fungus and skin irritations.

View Tutorial Here

Pro Tip - Don’t wash your wraps all the time for daily pen use. Re-wrap with the the same dirty wraps that were on that exact sheep, occasionally. They may look and smell disgusting but they have natural oils and grease containing lanolin. The lanolin rich fibers keep your wool and hair conditioned naturally in between treatments. Clean wraps for travel and shows. 

Tips and video provided by Kayla Brandenberger, Jacoby Feed’s General Sales Manager and Stock Show Mom.