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", "They are almost like suck-lambs; the milk really brings out the gigot and by sale time they are full of bloom and tight skinned.". }, These are marketed at 11 to 12 weeks of if (userHasValidSubscriberCookie()) { }); adElem.style.height = ''; }); setSubscribeButtonColour(node); }; productImpressionRecorded[flipPayConfig.filter_prices_by_badge] = true; const badges = getBadgesForEl(el); You are here Home The Accidental Smallholder Forum Livestock Sheep Does anyone use Texel an manage to get easy outdoor lambing with them? Mr Preece says these approaches to the management of breeding ewes may appear radical in comparison with typical UK sheep husbandry, but after spending time lambing ewes in New Zealand, he knows the Romneys capabilities. price.position = index; This year 130 ewes were lambed in February and their Beltex-sired lambs will be marketed as soon as special sales for lightweight export lambs are under way. The price of store cattle at the money at the moment makes no sense, compared to what beef is making,\u0026amp;quot; he says. Shearing is critical for outdoor-lambing Romney ewes.. return { const getQueryStringValue = function (key) { In the good old days of "proper pedigree sheep" our vets/drugs bill would have been some way north of 50/ewe in the flock - I dread to think what it would be now and that is apart from the general stress and heartache that accompanied big lambs ewes that would not open etc etc. We shear a lot of Mule hoggs and sell their shearlings. They are all bred to Beltex sires, and their lambs are fine-boned, with muscling that does not show until about three weeks of age, similar to Belgian Blue calves. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. if (element.id === 'fp-tog-anch-2') { const urlParams = new URLSearchParams(urlQueryString); wallVisible: 'false' } successful_upgrade_redirect_url: successful_upgrade_redirect_url, The Beltex as a crossing ram deserves a reputation for easy lambing. template_coupon_code_price: "", above average kill outs. let upgradesAvailable = false; return params[key]; } The finished lambs yield a high killing-out percentage and a carcass with well-fleshed legs, good eye muscle and a long loin. const couponCodeUsed = function (purchase) { Last years good summer and autumn meant the ewes at Camp House Farm were in good condition in the final weeks before lambing. upgradesAvailable = true; let premium_content_redirect_url = 'https://subscribe.independent.ie/welcome/'; I don't think they can be bettered overall as a choice for ewe lambs. return product; bundleContainer.classList.toggle('-three', bundleContainer.children.length === 3); if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'peekapoos_info-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_6',111,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-peekapoos_info-large-leaderboard-2-0');Beltex Sheep breed is valued for its large size muscled body which produces a high amount of fine quality meat. template_prices_price_description: '

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', var contract = 'contract_bundle'; Its hopefully going to help us cut down on feed costs, says Mr Towers. if (event.detail.object.access === true) { The New Zealand Romney is a breed that has been bred and developed specifically to suit this type of management, so it proves that there is potential to make big savings on costs of production providing its applied to the right type of ewe. \u0026amp;quot;It\u0026#039;s hard to change older farmers from the Suffolk or Texels, they\u0026#039;re used to that breed. In the late 19th century, this breed brought a revolution in the British sheep farming industry due to its large meat output. Average body height of the mature ewes is around 50 cm, and around 60 cm for the rams. Sheep are hard enough work without that hassle. } template_prices_original_price: "", var fw_collection_links = { } We have won the Beltex ram champion at the premier show and sale in Tullamore and last year we had the highest price ram lamb sold.\u0026amp;quot; Last summer, Hugh won three championships at three different shows. The prominent muscling is not visible at birth, but it begins to grow soon after. return 'premium-plus'; if (badge.indexOf('print_monthly_') > -1) { lean meat per lamb due to a combination of fine bone structure Beltex-sired lambs are easy to birth and thrifty. window.dataLayer.push({ } But there's more: discover your full benefits now. The Charollais lambed from January 3 and are finished now. premium_content_redirect_url = 'https://subscribe.independent.ie/welcome/home-delivery/'; selectedPrice.placeholder_prices const cookieExpiryInSeconds = 60 * 60 * 24 * 365; document.body.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent(eventName)); } But one of the most important things Mr Preece says about lambing ewes outside is to have a breed that can look after itself and can get on with the job without needing too much attention. fn(); give consistent lamb crops with amazing genetic stamping. onboarding_article = 'https://subscribe.independent.ie/welcome/premium-plus/'; window.dataLayer.push(vars); }); const showOrderSummary = function (node, priceId) { window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; } userID: purchase.granted_by_app_purchase.user_id, if (tabs) { The Beltex sheep are medium to large sized animals. } Beltex x 40.5 kg live - 20.15 kg dead ( 50% r's and 50% u's!) I reckon my costs a ewe are very low about 6. window.inmTracking.trackEventAsVirtualPageView(virtualPageViewData); window.gigyaIntegration.addEventHandlers({ : [selectedPrice] But we dont turn any ewes and lambs out to grass. var badge = badges[x]; }; if (isShopFront) { and Doherty and Grey he is assured that he can collect the bonus } const updateSubscriberCookie = function (purchase) { eventLabel: 'load' Re: Does anyone use Texel an manage to get easy outdoor lambing with them? badgeToFilterBy = 'shopfront'; click: { return { At the time, they had drystock, with a little bit of dairying, but that wasn\u0026#039;t for Hugh, 59, and he developed a sheep flock. 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