Hi all,
We picked up our new boy at the weekend (named Albert) from a very reputable breeder. Despite them showing and breeding he comes from a hardy flock off High Peak, the lamb outside and grass feed only as much as possible.
Whilst talking to them they mentioned he has been running with 20 other shearling tups who for the past week have been having a small amount of feed just to ensure they are in good nick for tupping, with him being a shearling he will still be growing so ensure he doesn't lose too much weight after mating and has enough reserves for winter.
I wouldn't normally feed our boys as we only have 10 ewes and I think it can make them pushy around food but this year we are sponging so he will have quite a high demand. It got me thinking will he need a little bit of course mix a couple of weeks beforehand ? He's about CS 3 at the min with plenty of grass.