Welsh mountain rams

[Magik22]

It’s approaching the time of year to think about rams so thought I’d get some advice for this year!
I’m running a welshy flock and I’ve previously bought rams out of Dolgellau, Glamorgan and a few from Talybont. I’ve had the same problems with rams from each sale, some are melters, some bad feet and some are good! Have to say less issues with ones from the north. Which is the usual gamble with buying out of an auction, especially in an area not local to me (I’m south west).

Would buying privately take some of the guesswork out and if so any recommendations for breeders? I’m after proper hardy types really, but as I said I try and mix north and south to balance size/hardiness.
Thanks in advance!

 

[Tsa115]

You need to find a type that does best for you. Penderyn would be pretty hardy and decent size, better than the dolgellau if thats what your after. Google prohill. Supposed to be producing rams off mostly grass , list of breeders there and fair amount of types of welsh rams.

 

[MJT]

You’d be better buying off farm or from someone who you know doesn’t feed so heavily . A lot of Welsh rams are fed/stuffed just as much as a lot of other breeds so melt just as fast .

 

[Al R]

If you want Glamorgans I know a breeder that puts a lot into Penderyn ram sale and he has seriously good ewes! Never seen a ram with them but the cattle and ewes are second to none.