Author Topic: Tups (Read 3432 times)

kelly58 · « **on:** August 21, 2014, 01:56:08 pm »

Is it ok to put ram lambs of different breeds together in a paddock, all the same age ?
There is only one of one breed and two of another, would the one on his own be bullied by the other 2 ?
Or do they just go through the motions of proving whos boss then calm down ?

Hellybee · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2014, 02:30:09 pm »

Always been taught if they have to be introduced, don't give them much room when getting acquianted. That way they can't pick up speed and do some damage to each other xx

Ideation · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2014, 02:51:27 pm »

Very good advice! Don't give them a chance to have a run up?

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2014, 04:20:17 pm »

Yes, pen them tight while they get used to each others smells. Then a bit more space, then a bit more, and so on. Once they have more than about 8' and are behaving, then they're best outside with room for the weaker to get away from the stronger - but still watch for an hour or two just in case.

This for any tups whether the same breed or not.

In terms of tups of a different breed, it depends on the breeds. Generally don't mix horned and unhorned tups; a Swaledale will kill a Blue-faced Leicester, for instance.

Some breeds are very laid back (eg Ryeland), some just use useless at fighting (Texel, Beltex.)

kelly58 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2014, 06:22:34 pm »

Thanks everyone

Old Shep · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2014, 09:54:52 pm »

don't believe Texels are useless at fighting - we've had a few bloody messes!

Treud na Mara · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2014, 11:17:37 pm »

Ryelands may not have horns but they certainly have the avoirdupois to put behind their shoulder barges !

Big Benny Shep · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2014, 01:18:51 pm »

My texels are pretty good at fighting! Caused some hellish damage

kelly58 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2014, 02:04:28 pm »

Think l will just make a new paddock and put the Southdown ram lamb (newbie) in with my very laid back cheviot x boreray
wether lamb same age(hamish) Prefere a quiet life, enough stress just now selling the croft