Forums
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New resources
Latest activity
Trending Threads
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
FarmTV
Farm Compare
Search
Tokens/Searches
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
New Resources
New posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
Livestock
Livestock & Forage
is the word 'mutton' off putting?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="CopperBeech" data-source="post: 5590668" data-attributes="member: 8925"><p>I wouldn't go messing about renting land to specifically do it I guess, but we have a lot of marginal ground, and basically just let a few run on with the ewes or in the ram paddock, once they had cut their teeth. We also find that we always seem to pick up a few throughout the year that have somehow jumped electric, and hidden themselves amounts 1000 ewes. Its only when we are shearing (if they are wool sheep), or scanning that they crop up, unless we spot them in the field.</p><p></p><p>What I was thinking, was more in future, when we have young ewes that we are culling, they end up making sweet fa in the mart or through a dealer, so if I could turn them into maybe £120-150 boxed animals, that will be returning £90-£120 after killing and cutting. Which even with a bit of messing about, is a better return for a ewe I was keeping anyway, and killing anyway. </p><p></p><p>If that makes sense?</p><p></p><p>Because otherwise, you can't get away from the fact that mostly on a breeding flock, days to slaughter is a key KPI.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CopperBeech, post: 5590668, member: 8925"] I wouldn't go messing about renting land to specifically do it I guess, but we have a lot of marginal ground, and basically just let a few run on with the ewes or in the ram paddock, once they had cut their teeth. We also find that we always seem to pick up a few throughout the year that have somehow jumped electric, and hidden themselves amounts 1000 ewes. Its only when we are shearing (if they are wool sheep), or scanning that they crop up, unless we spot them in the field. What I was thinking, was more in future, when we have young ewes that we are culling, they end up making sweet fa in the mart or through a dealer, so if I could turn them into maybe £120-150 boxed animals, that will be returning £90-£120 after killing and cutting. Which even with a bit of messing about, is a better return for a ewe I was keeping anyway, and killing anyway. If that makes sense? Because otherwise, you can't get away from the fact that mostly on a breeding flock, days to slaughter is a key KPI. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Livestock
Livestock & Forage
is the word 'mutton' off putting?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top