Branding

[IDpete]

I can tell you how long NOT to do ears.

[Mr.pacojack]

I know you can

[bency]

yea that is one thing... if you go to long the brand will just turn into a scar.

[Mr.pacojack]

No Idpete put holes thru the ears

[walkin w/ some blue]

How long did you hold it on there? Damn thats funny

[Brady Davis]

Devin, the only thing more crazy then being a farrier (I've been a certified farrier for 10 years) is to brand a damn anvil on your arm! I've burned myself plenty making shoes, just never on purpose

[josht]

I am getting ready to brand some dogs but I need to know how long to hold the brand on ears with liquid nitrogen?

[IDpete]

Josht I would not go more than a few seconds. I got some bad info the first time I did ears with nitrogen and believe me I felt like a real dumb a@#. Live and learn I guess, but ya ears are thin and delicate 3-4 seconds.

[Mr.pacojack]

Devin, the only thing more crazy then being a farrier (I've been a certified farrier for 10 years) is to brand a damn anvil on your arm! I've burned myself plenty making shoes, just never on purpose

You should try tongs Maybe they just teach you to use them when you go for your masters

[Brady Davis]

Tongs, hmmm, novel idea. Wise ass

[Al Vallejo]

Devin,
Just in between sheep hunts, great posts and info!
I have a small iron made of steel, will it work or do I need to buy a copper or brass iron? If it'll work what kind of results or issues will I have?

Thanks,
Al

[Mr.pacojack]

Sorry Al, I have been in Montana for the last week.
Steel wont get cold enough. What you might want to do is send or fax a picture of it to Lh and H and they will get you one built.