Getting Ready for Tupping: A Practical Guide for Ewes and Rams
Tupping time is one of those activities on the farming calendar that will start to influence how the next twelve months are going to go in a breeding sheep enterprise. Get it right, and you’re setting up for a tight lambing period, strong scanning percentages, and lambs on the ground when you want them. Get […]
When Should You Wean Lambs? It’s Not Just About Age…
Weaning lambs is a key management decision that can impact both flock health and the availability of good grazing. While lambs are typically weaned between 12 to 14 weeks of age, age alone isn’t the only factor that should guide your timing. The body condition score (BCS) of the ewe and the availability of quality […]