Author Topic: Weaning lambs  (Read 2609 times)

Helen Wiltshire Horn

  • Joined Apr 2014
Weaning lambs
« on: May 29, 2018, 09:18:49 pm »
I saw a post on this the other day but can't find it.  Just wondering when I can wean my lambs?  I have someone who is interested in buying them all and wants them asap to mow her grass.  They were born between 10th and 19th March and are all well grown and eating creep.  I'd prefer to keep the ewes but don't want to miss out on a sale.
Helen

Womble

  • Joined Mar 2009
  • Stirlingshire, Central Scotland
Re: Weaning lambs
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2018, 10:00:11 pm »
Could you sell the lambs and loan the ewes?  Just a thought.
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shep53

  • Joined Jan 2011
  • Dumfries & Galloway
Re: Weaning lambs
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2018, 01:10:10 pm »
No problem at 9.5wks plus  , did you read the post where 9wk old lambs at auction made £67 ??? ( 3 pet lambs for sale e yorks )
« Last Edit: May 30, 2018, 01:12:34 pm by shep53 »

Buttermilk

  • Joined Jul 2014
Re: Weaning lambs
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2018, 09:52:48 pm »
No problem at 9.5wks plus  , did you read the post where 9wk old lambs at auction made £67 ??? ( 3 pet lambs for sale e yorks )
Shep53 they were bucket lambs that had been weaned at 6 weeks.

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Re: Weaning lambs
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2018, 08:25:39 am »
12 weeks so soon enough for sale I would have e thought.  Take a good deposit now.
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