{"product_id":"rurtec-matingmark-ram-crayon-for-sheep-harnesses","title":"Rurtec Matingmark Ram Crayon for Sheep Harnesses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRurtec Matingmark Ram Crayon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rurtec Matingmark Ram Crayon is a marking crayon that fits into a ram mating harness and leaves a coloured mark on a ewe's rump when she is served. It is made for sheep farmers, pedigree breeders and smallholders who want an accurate, at-a-glance record of tupping activity across the flock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in New Zealand by Rurtec, it is part of the Matingmark system of harnesses and crayons used to track mating and plan lambing groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear mating marks:\u003c\/strong\u003e shows which ewes have been served so nothing is missed during tupping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits Matingmark harnesses:\u003c\/strong\u003e slots into the harness crayon block for secure, consistent marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour rotation:\u003c\/strong\u003e change colours through the cycle to identify returns and split lambing groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter flock planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e unmarked ewes are easy to spot and follow up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand made:\u003c\/strong\u003e produced by Rurtec, a specialist in livestock mating and marking equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple to change:\u003c\/strong\u003e crayons can be swapped in the field as they wear down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRurtec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatingmark Ram Crayon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMating harness marking crayon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLivestock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheep - rams and ewes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth \/ sheep husbandry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and livestock essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard\"\u003estable and yard collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the ram harness correctly, checking the straps sit snugly without rubbing behind the forelegs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the crayon firmly into the harness crayon block so it is held securely and sits flush against the ram's chest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the ram out with the ewes and check marking within the first day to confirm the crayon is making contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the harness and crayon every few days, re-tightening straps and replacing the crayon as it wears down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange to a different colour after around 14 to 17 days to identify return ewes and group expected lambing dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord marked ewes as you go, and follow up on any that remain unmarked at the end of the mating period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a ram mating crayon do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt sits in a ram harness and marks the ewe's rump as the ram serves her, so you can see exactly which ewes have been mated and roughly when.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this crayon fit my harness?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed for Matingmark ram harnesses. If you use another harness, check the crayon block dimensions before ordering, as holders differ between systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I change the colour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost shepherds change colour every 14 to 17 days, roughly one ewe cycle, so any ewe marked in a second colour is a return that did not hold to the first service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does one crayon last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWear depends on ram activity, flock size and weather. Check the crayon every few days and replace it once it is worn low so marks stay clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the mark come out of the fleece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarking is intended to be visible for the mating period, so plan colour use with shearing and wool handling in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is best for anyone tupping ewes who wants written-down mating dates rather than guesswork, from small flocks of a few ewes to larger commercial groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Rurtec\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRurtec is a New Zealand manufacturer of livestock husbandry equipment. 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