Hello,
Arable manager looking to incorporate a minor amount of livestock into the rotation, mainly by grazing store lambs on stubble turnips over winter, to then put into a spring crop.
Currently have good amount of stubble turnips which are ready to go & look exceptionally well due to the moist summer. I’ve been offered Cheviot store lambs for a cheaper price then Texel crosses, which seem to be much more dearer. Question is, do Cheviot X’s make good store lambs? Will they finish on just stubble turnips in 12ish weeks? I understand they’re more of a ‘hilly’ breed, so just wondering whether they’re worth the time, or to pay abit more to go for a texel X with the better conformation, DLWG etc. Fall back grass is an option & the end destination depends at prices/condition at the time, Eg. market or abattoir.
TIA for any help.
Joe
Arable manager looking to incorporate a minor amount of livestock into the rotation, mainly by grazing store lambs on stubble turnips over winter, to then put into a spring crop.
Currently have good amount of stubble turnips which are ready to go & look exceptionally well due to the moist summer. I’ve been offered Cheviot store lambs for a cheaper price then Texel crosses, which seem to be much more dearer. Question is, do Cheviot X’s make good store lambs? Will they finish on just stubble turnips in 12ish weeks? I understand they’re more of a ‘hilly’ breed, so just wondering whether they’re worth the time, or to pay abit more to go for a texel X with the better conformation, DLWG etc. Fall back grass is an option & the end destination depends at prices/condition at the time, Eg. market or abattoir.
TIA for any help.
Joe