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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: zarzar on May 19, 2013, 08:20:46 pm

Title: ram lamb
Post by: zarzar on May 19, 2013, 08:20:46 pm

Hi all may sound a funny question but at what age does everyone remove ram lambs from the ewe lambs, we have 2 1 6 week and 1 5 week the older one seems to be taking notice of the girls now.

Title: Re: ram lamb
Post by: Brucklay on May 19, 2013, 08:35:35 pm

I wouldn't have thought they would be successful before 3-4 months and the ewe lambs would have to be in season so not likely at the moment - your safe at the moment but they will play games!!

Title: Re: ram lamb
Post by: jaykay on May 19, 2013, 09:44:11 pm

I take mine out around August (born in April). Haven't had any accidents this way.

Title: Re: ram lamb
Post by: Pedwardine on May 19, 2013, 09:50:03 pm

Five months is about the latest crucial time. Just practising up 'til then! Wheelbarrows is a great game y'know!

Title: Re: ram lamb
Post by: zarzar on May 20, 2013, 12:07:54 pm

thanks good news then as the other paddock will be fenced for the boys by then.