Yep, I’ve read up about cycling and that hill breeds can be later. Also heard of sponging but don’t feel confident/knowledgeable enough to attempt that. We initially had him in a small paddock and moved the girls out of sight as again, read that sound/sight could start cycling. Maybe we should’ve left them all in view instead! I guess now he is both the teaser and the tup!
He went in Monday. He was curious but they all ran away from him! Today they are grazing together and the ewes are standing and letting him sniff. No action yet though. Got a raddle on him so I get a clue when something might be happening. This is first time for all of them. I also think the weather is playing a part - been absolutely heaving it down and all sheep look worn out!
Just glad he’s not on his own any more. Think he came from having company so was tough being by himself. I’d like to keep him with the ladies as much as possible but at least next year fingers crossed he’ll have some ram lambs to keep him company and maybe we’ll let him keep one
We’re not commercial minded as yet, our first year is all trial and hopefully no error. We have recently refitted our lambing shed. Riddled with woodworm and rot we took it back to the concrete block base and rebuilt it. We’re calling it the Radnor Hotel! Plenty of space for eight ladies and babies. The bloody Badgers will be fending for themselves and lambing outdoors!!
Badgers will be moving to a field nearby for flushing but not bordering the Radnors. Don’t want to risk the tups interacting.
I’m waiting for orange butts too PipKelpy - did your wether have a funny walk after acquiring his?!!