Poultry Talk Ontario (pto.ca)

Ok, so the horses are gone... the goats are gone.....
i have 3 llamas with nothing to do and 7 acres to do it in
this is kinda hard for me because i turn every creature into a pet, but i have decided to try to change my ways and become a Real Farmer.
my pasture is mostly going to waste because 3 llamas cannot even begin to put a dent in it and i am overdue for bushhogging it this year, trying to come up with a new plan.... i have people interested in buying lamb/sheep from me because they know there meat would come from a healthy and loving environment. Problem is... i know absolutely nothing about sheep except they cannot have Copper and they are cute as heck. Anyone have any helpful advice where i can start from or any references that would be to my benefit would be greatly appreciated
thanks for listening
Sue

Stoney guide to raising sheep is a great guide and feel free to ask any question i should be able to answer them

Yum!!! Good luck.

Thanks Chris and K.B, let's start with what breed is best and probably the uglier the better lol

Do u want wool breed or hair? breed that have twins or singles or ones that have triplets or more? purebred or crossbred?

i was thinking more of buy lambs in the spring and butcher in the fall

suffolk or suffolk cross grow quick and there pack on the weight north county chevits, texel, charlois other great meat breeds

Silkie Sue wrote:QR_BBPOST i was thinking more of buy lambs in the spring and butcher in the fall

Sounds like a sensible plan, how easy is it to buy lambs in the spring?

There usually at there highest price at easter but lately have being staying strong prices throughout the year

what is a price i would be looking at? i was thinking 10 or 15 lambs .... would it be better to hit an auction?