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Keep Belclare x replacements or Buy Breeding ewes

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  • 30-06-2015 8:39pm
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    DJ98
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    Just wondering :

    -If I would be better off keeping belclare x ewe lambs or sell these and buy in breeding ewes (2or3 yr olds).

    -What breed of ewes suits the belclare best I was thinking of suffolks or cheviots?
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    IH784man
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    Keep your sheep and keep your money,would a nice Charolais or vendeen ram suit them?


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    DJ98
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    If i keep the ewe lambs theyll be more than likely going to another belclare as I have only 20 ewes so only use the one ram. The only issue with this is too many lambs or is it?


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    IH784man
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    Belclare crossed with a belclare mightn't be as hardy as other lambs, one lamb for a ewe lamb is enough for them.


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    DJ98
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    Thats the trouble!


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    ganmo
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    Ahh go for a good cheviot off the hill ;)

    We sell ours in blessington :D


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    Youngshepherd
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    Ganmo what price would they average if you don't mind me asking? Thinking of buying a few but need a price estimate ��


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    DJ98
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    What price would a cheviot ewe bring?


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    ganmo
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    DJ98 wrote: »
    What price would a cheviot ewe bring?

    Sorry for being slow in getting back, wanted to be sure

    130 pen of 18


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    DJ98
    Registered Users Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭DJ98


    What you mean by "pen of 18"


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    IH784man
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    18 sheep in a pen for sale at the mart most likely


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    ganmo
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    IH784man wrote: »
    18 sheep in a pen for sale at the mart most likely

    yup


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    wybrant
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    You have the ideal working sheep why sell them!!!! Instead of buying 2-3 yo ewes buy a tex or char ram and youre good to go. If you wanted buy some older ewes to go with belclare ram and breed even more of them but i wouldnt sell them


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