Cab-over Pete
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- Location
- Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Aye-up,
Me again......
We have a bunch of TX x Mule ewe lambs that we bought last summer to run round and hopefully sell as breeding ewes this summer. They keep the grass down and cause minimal work so fit in well.
A few weeks ago I thought they were in good order. They handled well, had grown nicely and I remember thinking most of them could go to Farmers Fresh if we needed the cash flow!
Today I've put my hand on them and they've gone back a bit.
They are on permanent pasture with fodder beet every day. I know the grass isn't too clever this time of year but I was surprised how they've lost a bit of their shine.
Am I not feeding enough protein, or is it just to be expected? I don't want them slipping too far back. What would be a good, cost effective way of keeping them ticking over?
I'll remember all your advice when I make my first million. I'm sure it won't be long now.......
Cheers, Pete
Me again......
We have a bunch of TX x Mule ewe lambs that we bought last summer to run round and hopefully sell as breeding ewes this summer. They keep the grass down and cause minimal work so fit in well.
A few weeks ago I thought they were in good order. They handled well, had grown nicely and I remember thinking most of them could go to Farmers Fresh if we needed the cash flow!
Today I've put my hand on them and they've gone back a bit.
They are on permanent pasture with fodder beet every day. I know the grass isn't too clever this time of year but I was surprised how they've lost a bit of their shine.
Am I not feeding enough protein, or is it just to be expected? I don't want them slipping too far back. What would be a good, cost effective way of keeping them ticking over?
I'll remember all your advice when I make my first million. I'm sure it won't be long now.......
Cheers, Pete