Rams are known for fighting.They will try to attack people.If you are going to be around a ram, you should know a few ways to defend yourself.If you want to dodge an attack, stand your ground and wrestle the ram to the ground, you have to walk towards it.Keeping your head up, avoiding petting a ram, and keeping your eyes on the ram are some ways to avoid an attack.Rams can be dangerous if you don't know how to handle them.
Step 1: You see a ram backing away from you.
It's usually a sign that the ram is planning to charge you.In nature, another ram would back away to accept the challenge.You can make an escape if you walk toward the ram.If walking away from a gate means walking toward the ram, you may need to take a different approach.The ram may see this as a charge, so don't run towards it.Walk at an even pace towards the animal.If the ram backs up and you keep walking toward it, it will most likely charge at some point, so be prepared to perform another defensive technique.
Step 2: When the ram charges, wave a big stick.
It is likely that you will need to carry the stick into the pen.A stick that is three or four feet long is ideal.As the ram charges hold the stick out in front of you, swing it in a downward motion.You should be prepared to dodge if the ram does not stop completely.
Step 3: The ram will lunge at you and you will have to dodge it.
Running away is not an option since the ram can run up to 40 mph.The ram cannot move side to side when it is close to you.You can dodge to the side.When the ram only hits air, it will be confused since it is expecting to butt its head against something.Use this time to make a move.
Step 4: The ram can be wrestled to the ground.
If you can, grab the ram's horn and let it swing in a circle.You may be able to bring it to the ground if you grab its back leg.In dire circumstances, this is a risky maneuver.If you want to swing the ram around the same side of your body as the hand you grabbed, grab the horn with your right hand or the left hand.You can twist the ram's head in a way that will bring it to the ground if you hold the other horn.
Step 5: All the time, keep your eyes on the ram.
If a ram decides to charge, you should never turn your back on a nearby ram.The most effective safety measure is knowing where the ram is at all times.The kind of proactive measure that is most likely to pay off is the one that takes vigilance.In case of a charge, you have a better chance of defending yourself if you can see the ram.It is advisable to work with at least one other person, which can help you get done what you need to, while still keeping the ram in sight.
Step 6: A ram's head should not be touched or pushed.
The main weapon of the ram is its head, so touching it can be seen as aggression.It is important to never pet a ram on the head.The act can change the ram's demeanor quickly.Rams that were raised as pets may get close and nuzzle in a way that encourages you to pet them, but you have to avoid it no matter what.Pushing a ram's head is an act of aggression against it and can lead it to become aggressive.
Step 7: You should keep your head upright.
When a ram is about to charge, it lowers its head.If a ram sees you lower your head, it will be seen as a sign that you are an opponent.The ram may charge you if you lower your head.If you happen to drop something and need to bend over to pick it up, this is especially important.If you squat and keep your head upright, the ram won't see you.