"sheepfarmer92 wrote: » make ya wonder all the work that goes into the main flock of ewes indoors!
Lambman wrote: » Any pics off the belclare ram x horney lambs? Sounds an interesting mix.
DJ98 wrote: » Lambman wrote: » Any pics off the belclare ram x horney lambs? Sounds an interesting mix. Lambed some of them ewes here this year, all had two lambs and were excellent mothers, only thing they lack is size as when we bred them we used mayo ewes which are quite small and a belclare ram that lacked size, but overall they are a very good cross i find.
Green farmer wrote: » I’ve come to the same conclusion. Hardy ewes that do all the work themselves. Better with a plain alive lamb in sept to sell then a dead show winner in April.
Ard_MC wrote: » Plus 1! Walkin round lambin with my hands in my pockets with these mayo ewes and some lambin Suffolk!
Green farmer wrote: » The lads in New Zealand think we’re cracked. pampering sheep, having to pull every second lamb and life in the lambing sheds 24/7.
Ard_MC wrote: » Yah..i have 20 in the shed this year and they will be gone this back end. And 30 of the mayos got in their place. Ok i wont be hittin top prices but costs are less and lifestyle is alot better. Its only a hobby for me to be fair so i am not dependin on them to live. Works for me but not for everyone.
Green farmer wrote: Gone down the road of Lleyns here for that reason. Would just as happily try NZ Romney’s as well. I want the sheep to as much of the work as possible and not me.
DJ98 wrote: » Is there a bog difference in the lleyn and the belclare? What about mules?
Green farmer wrote: » There’s so many variation amongst both breeds, hard to answer. But Lleyns might not be as prolific but are hardier with better feet imo. Belclare might be that but more docile. you’ll also find rubbish in both breeds ,but I like the Lleyns
Siamsa Sessions wrote: » Saw a few 4-5 week old lambs with mucky backsides this evening. They’re out of a Charollais ram and doing well overall - tis just the black a*ses! Would it worth doing a FEC test now? Are they too young to dose? Would we be better off waiting til they’re nearer to 6-8 weeks old and FEC then? Thanks. (Tis going to be a long year!)
wrangler wrote: » They're young for worms, might be coccidiosis at that age. Its caused by mucky conditions around creep feeders, troughs etc
Siamsa Sessions wrote: » Tis still fairly mucky around here alright. Would coccidiosis mean bloody or very black rear ends (blood mixed with poo)?
Green farmer wrote: » Gone down the road of Lleyns here for that reason. Would just as happily try NZ Romney’s as well. I want the sheep to as much of the work as possible and not me.
Lambman wrote: » Just in from both lambing sheds things are quieting down gonna have a fair few stragglers by looks a it so took the leap and installed cameras in both sheds today some job saves a whole lot off running this time off year. I can move the cameras 270° horizontal and up and down the height off the shed zoom wouldn't be great but 1 shed is poor for light and the night vision is excellent €300 for 2 cameras with the Wi-Fi dongle and a month's credit and all setup well worth the extra few hours in bed and diesel saved.
arctictree wrote: » Same as myself. Camera is only really used for the stragglers. I have 6 left now and will put them in a pen with the camera on them today so I dont have to be running down (about 2 miles) at night. If they havn't lambed by next week, out they go.
Lambman wrote: » On a different subject does anyone use Ritchie castration rings? Was always nettex here and had no bother with them but bought Ritchie this year as it was first thing I seen... they don't seem till be as strong as nettex as a lot off my lambs still have the tails on them although the bottom part looks dead it doesn't seem strong enough till part the tail?
Ard_MC wrote: » Had my first ever case of ring womb. Is that ewe on the cull list like prolapse or would she be ok next yr?
