stantheman1979 wrote: » Don’t mean to sound rude. But they’re very similar. Don’t go by other people’s opinions. The only way to really find out is get a few yourself see what suits you’re set up, what works for you and what you like yourself. It’s the best way to find out. Make your own mistakes and make your own opinions.
Lano Lynn wrote: » what would we all talk about then:D other peoples opinion may help you to decide which mistakes to make:D:D:D don't agree that they are similar borris (suffolk ram X cheviot ewe) heavier ewe & more prone to getting stuck on her back,probably not as prolific but is not bad.,probably need more shepherding at lambing.better teeth and longevity.produces better conformation lambs mule (blueface leicester ramX blackface mountain ewe) lighter but probably lower cull value.can be very prolific and easily lambed
DJ98 wrote: » Whats the tullow ewe made up of, same as borris?
Lano Lynn wrote: » stantheman1979 wrote: » Don’t mean to sound rude. But they’re very similar. Don’t go by other people’s opinions. The only way to really find out is get a few yourself see what suits you’re set up, what works for you and what you like yourself. It’s the best way to find out. Make your own mistakes and make your own opinions. what would we all talk about then:D other peoples opinion may help you to decide which mistakes to make:D:D:D don't agree that they are similar borris (suffolk ram X cheviot ewe) heavier ewe & more prone to getting stuck on her back,probably not as prolific but is not bad.,probably need more shepherding at lambing.better teeth and longevity.produces better conformation lambs mule (blueface leicester ramX blackface mountain ewe) lighter but probably lower cull value.can be very prolific and easily lambed
early_riser wrote: » Thrive seems to be fairly slow here the last few weeks in the warm weather, anyone else having this? Lambs on good grass, worm count low and cobalt given but the just seem to be standing still regards thrive
Blaas4life wrote: » What kind of return should one expect from spreading lime I tested land earlier this year and donkey years since it was spread so,all in all needs 10 ton to hectare....getting 2 to acre for next two years on the better part of the farm Just wondering is there any risk/unforseen poosioning etc of the sheep that can happen?
Buford T. Justice V wrote: » Lime is probably the quickest return on investment you can make on a farm. The returns are 5:1 so you will grow much more grass after liming and it helps release N and P from the soil also. It releases the equivalent of an extra bag of Can/acre/year for 5 years afterwards.
Blaas4life wrote: » Buford T. Justice V wrote: » Lime is probably the quickest return on investment you can make on a farm. The returns are 5:1 so you will grow much more grass after liming and it helps release N and P from the soil also. It releases the equivalent of an extra bag of Can/acre/year for 5 years afterwards. So it's worth the money @gammo....I do be spreading fertiliser as I need some bit for the ewes and lambs and tbh you do see a benefit no matter how limited as I was only place around anyway green this spring...so this is an effort to try improve the place...and was just wondering how much of improvement to expect (ñot meant as a cut at you,If it come across that way,I apologise) How often should be soil tested...I'm doing this bita liming and hoping to test again the year after I've this done (2020)? ?? Its only small farm,but I do believe in doing everything as good as you can,in all aspects of life.....
charolais0153 wrote: » In the next two weeks id imagine. Will wean ours on monday next id say.
wrangler wrote: » We weaned on friday last, will be grazing lambs ahead of the ewes now. Their average date of birth is 11th March. All lambed in March Average wt is 30kg grass only, no meals
charolais0153 wrote: » 280g/day. Better than athenry . youd wonder how athenry's performance is worse with the reseeded grass and lower stocking rate. 263g/day on grass and white clover. 249g/day on just grass
wrangler wrote: » We gave them Animax three weeks ago, they were only doing average before but they put on 320g/day since, they must have been short of something and did a compensatory thrive because the grass was very stemmy for the last three weeks, just getting it back right now
Cyclist101 wrote: » They are unreal numbers Wrangler. Well done. Can you remind me what sort of ram you are using on your texel/lleyn cross ewes.
orm0nd wrote: » thought animax bolus would be a little large for lambs that weight ,?
MD1983 wrote: » lads I am looking at buying a few meal feeders for hoggets. I would like them to hold about a tonne of meal, any recommendations? Thanks
thelegend1979 wrote: » Yes ormond. I went to donegal last year to the special sale and bought a ram and 7 ewe hoggets. Very happy with the results. Had 12 lambs out of 12 scanned. Beautiful markings. Let that milford ram plus a second out to about 60 ewes and ended up with very nice lambs. Very difficult to buy them in Donegal that night. The hoggets i wanted made 330. Those rams on donedeal are def crossed with something else.
