Range Winter Sheepherder

Range Winter Sheepherder Location: 171 NORTH HWY 77 DECLO, ID 83323 United States Pay: $2132.41 per month Visa required: H-2A From Jan 1, 2027 to Mar 31, 2027 Job description: Must have 3 months experience with head flocks. One reference required. The employee must be able to identify approaching storm periods and make precautions to prevent the herd from drifting against a fence line where they pile up and get drifted over with snow and freeze to death. The herder must be experienced in handling extreme winter conditions on a range to prevent death in sheep, goats, horses, and dogs. Due to animals exerting more energy during the winter months especially in extreme winter weather, the herder will need to monitor the nutritional needs of an animal throughout winter. Ensure that animals have access to unfrozen water and to distribute emergency supplemental feed. Monitor snow levels to prevent sheep/goats from being paralyzed in deep snow or caught up against a fence. Herders need to have experience in identifying animals who are not getting enough nut