Border Fine Arts'Twice Under' Sheep Dipping Limited Edition 1703/1750

  

"Twice Under "is a grand name for a BFAs figurine because thats exactly what you have to do. You have to put the sheep down below the waterline twice.

Immersed and the sheep must be in the bath long enough for the dip to penetrate the coat. Certainly not the most romantic of rural activities, particularly with the health and environmental. Hazards but is an essential part of the shepherds calendar.

It is necessary to kill of parasites such. As blowfly, lice, ticks and scab mites which cause serious diseases in sheep and are easily passed.

From one animal to another. The sheep benefit tremendously from going through the dip and is. The whole process must be carried out calmly, from the gather through.

To the pens which need to be structured so that dogs are not required to assist, they get excited and. To be effective sheep must be held under the dip for a whole minute, and it is common practice to. Dip them twice under to make sure that the job is done properly.

This figurine is in good condition, there is no damage nor repairs. Please view them all and thanks for looking.