Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

When are sheep best value?

  • 08-02-2013 5:00pm
    #1
    arctictree
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,364 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking at starting a small flock and I was wondering when ye think sheep are best value?

    In-lamb ewes, Ewes with lambs at foot, pet lambs etc etc

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    1chippy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,716 ✭✭✭1chippy


    on a plate with mint sauce.


  • #3
    Manoffeeling
    Closed Accounts Posts: 931 ✭✭✭Manoffeeling


    A neighbour of mine buys old ewes from the west and uses a charollais ram. He reckons its the best way of making money from sheep.


  • #4
    moy83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,701 ✭✭✭moy83


    Manoffeeling wrote: »
    A neighbour of mine buys old ewes from the west and uses a charollais ram. He reckons its the best way of making money from sheep.
    A buddy of mine does the same . Last year he did very well , the majority of them kept to the ram and they all fattened handy for him and the prices were good . This year is the opposite but I dont think he will lose anything on them either .
    Now would be a good time to buy sheep I think as they are down in price , grass is scarce and meal is dear .


  • #5
    Manoffeeling
    Closed Accounts Posts: 931 ✭✭✭Manoffeeling


    It's a great option. This guy says describeds himself as a "grass farmer" and is very flexible with the stock he buys.


Advertisement