Product Description

Marking crayons make highly visible marks on ewes (or does) to let the shepherd quickly know which animals have been bred (and which haven't). Record the ear tag number and date for an estimated lambing/kidding date.
-Size: 4" length x (Front: 2" width, Back: 2 1/4" width) x 1" height
-Contains wax, colorants and inert excipients; no toxic components
-Metal cotter pin comes with each crayon
-Plastic cover protects crayons during transport
-Compatible with cross Your Heart Leather Breeding Harness (Harnesses sold separately.)

How to use:
Change crayon color every two weeks to narrow down if/when an animal was bred or re-bred.
How to install crayon into harness holder:
-Remove cotter pin
-Remove plastic cover
-Place narrow end of crayon (plastic side down) in wide part of holder
-Gently slide up until it can go no further
-Slide cotter pin through holes on side of holder and crayon
-With needle nose pliers, bend end of cotter pin to lock in place

Precautions:
-The shade of the marks on wool may not exactly match the crayon color.
-Store in a dry, cool place to prevent crayons from melting.
-Always check the ram every day to see if the crayon needs changing or the harness needs adjusting!