I have a batch of pure texel embryo lamb, born mid Feb. Just not on the thrive at all, would almost think they are a bit stiff but no obvious swelling.
Jagged about 10 of them with nuflor incase it’s a bit of joint
The later ones born in March/ April I never have any problems with at all which...
In Ireland, but it’s all coming in from England now due to a shortage here. How much is an 8x4x3 worth in England now? I know the haulage adds a fair bit on to it for here.
What do folk usually feed to keep ewes ticking over before starting concentrates closer to lambing?
We usually just fed a small amount of ewe rolls from end December start of January on, but the feed bill would be scary these days.
Tried beet but it’s expensive now.
If they are buying on the type that they like and ram they have sold has bred well…is there anything wrong with buying sons of a tup they have sold? They are larger flocks than most pedigree breeds so that won’t stop them being able to be used properly.
Thinking of using molasses for sheep during tupping until lambing time.
What is the best type for sheep?
United Molasses seem to be the main place to sell it here.
thanks
They weren’t that size when he was born.
A lot of swale breeders have to keep cutting insides of tups horns which grow into the face.
Is it better to have them light and break off easily which causes them to bleed, fester and flies.
A lot of the modern blackies actually do have a lighter horn...
Oh and for anyone wanting some naturally done sheep without any colour or pampering I happen to have an online sale running.
Delivery available.
https://app.marteye.ie/sales/dCja2UkuXzhFqHCBrhSU
All breeds have their faults. Some blackie breeders breeders are really trying hard to improve them, horns, conformation etc.
I bred this one below, no horns growing into eyes here, and horns not too heavy so easy lambed.
Hasn’t even went near the head as a shearling or won’t ever touch.
Planning on feeding silage to batches of about 3-400 ewes on dry rough ground. Thinking of feed trailers or even a line walk through feeders and fill with a bale chopper?
Another option would be a permanent feed barrier type solution with a concrete base.
anyone using something else for a...
Would ewe lambs winter ok on Rape / Kale? They will not be inlamb. Looking something to grow them on and winter grazing is hard to get around here.
how many per acre would it graze roughly and for how long?
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