Comparing lambs at market 🐑

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I’m 33 years old and I’m a sheep farmer from Ayrshire in South West Scotland, which is why I have such a strong accent! I was born and raised on a sheep farm watching my dad who was the shepherd.

At 18 I went away from farming to work in the city s a Police Officer and at 23 (2013) I decided I wanted to do something for some extra money so I went on a sheep shearing course. The hardest thing I’ll ever do was learning to shear sheep. [shudders thinking about it]

I shore whilst on my holidays from work for 2 years and then in 2015 my dad died so I decided to get my own sheep so I could continue working with sheep as it was something I loved doing. From there it escalated quickly from my first 4 sheep in my mum’s garden to now running around 1200 breeding ewes.

A few years ago I bought myself a sheep pregnancy scanner and have been building up my run since then.

I watched a few farm vlogs on YouTube and decided I could have a go and now here we are!

Since starting The Sheep Game I have met Lizzy and had two incredible boys Jock and Angus. You will see them all on this channel!

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[rmil]

Easter Craigduckie, fresh air and good grass in Dunfemline. Great to see the young lads doing so well. Cammy, you are a fantastic advocate for the youngsters. Well done.

[robberntson]

We fed our lambs from weaning through to market. Not massive amounts but likely 500-750 gms of oats daily. We found that it got them to market earlier while the price was higher. We also found that it would put a nice finish on them. This was with large framed Suffolk, Columbia and NCC plus various crosses of the above. All in all we found that for every dollar spent on feed it returned close to 2. Should be noted that this was in a much dryer climate where the grass is going down hill fast from late July on. On grass we would struggle to get 200 gms a day in gain after Aug 1.

[erintoal]

Im addicted to watching the market going's on. So interesting and informative. Cammy makes it so much fun.

[Baldevi]

I'd say that feeding the Lambs to finish them heavy makes sense, and should provide a handsome return, Cammy.
Your lambs do look good, but giving them a little more flesh cannot possibly hurt.
And the new tupps, finding a purebred Tupp breed that will give you nicer lambs, also a really good idea. Those Welsh Mules were gorgeous big lambs, maybe try to breed some with their tupp breed?

[howarddavies]

Always love the market videos Cammy, also you brought up a very valid point, your lambs were wet from being outside, some of the good lambs you showed had been kept in overnight as they were dry, makes a big difference on how they look at the sale.

[johnjones]

Good video and it makes sense to creep feed lambs to get them finished in 12-16 wks with one dose.glad to see Welsh mules 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿doing a good job in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐑👏👍

[erikgrimley]

As you say a good finish will net you more profit. £15 a head difference, you’d probably need half that for your feed but then away earlier so less in worms, Labour, grass gets longer to rest, better dung etc.
I’ve got to say watched your video going to the crystalyx factory last year and you converted me! Used to buy the farm shop own brand and a ratio of 1 bucket to 20 head of sheep the own brand one being caked lasted a week-10 days tops, for about double the price and same ratio the crystalyx is lasting 21-26 days so much better value for money long term as they can’t gnaw it like cake!

[barbaralavoie]

Hi Cammy on a wet day, taking sheep to market. Marketing is an interesting way they separate the various ones. Have a great rest of the day and enjoy❤️❤️👍

[paulfairbrass]

Finishing all depends on the cost per head for feed, and getting the price at the market.
But it's worth it, the buyers will know who's constantly supplying quality lambs. And they'll pay for them

[jldisme]

I really enjoyed you talking through the sorting process for us. (I do three comments for the algorithm.)

[Sandra-hkks]

I'm totally with you. FEED THEM😅❤. thank you, I could watch all day

[elainerempel]

Have you got a new, brown, short-haired dog? Sandi Brock's been showing August lambing so I've been addicted to her even more than usual! (But you've got the bairns!) 💕💕

[pirththee]

Yes Cammie! These are my favorite, even above the spring lambing ones, because I hate seeing oneself and the superwoman you're married to get so worn out. I'll savor this and watch it later as a treat..

[katesterling]

Interesting one this time. Like the lean-to over the run, nice to keep dry for a bit when weather is 💩. Like seeing what they do in the auction house. 👍🐑👏😁

[craigduckieshepherdshutsgl]

Great video as always Cammy boys were chuffed you liked their lambs. You have the wee one sussed already! Think he was a bit star struck 😂

[saragayle]

Really great video , the market looks a really good place to catch up with people you don't see often ❤

[jldisme]

Great result! Congrats. I hope you've been able to pay off the balance you had at United Auctions. ❤

[bejaysus]

A boy Cammy another good video 👍.
If you can get lambs on to feed just before weaning, they keep condition & thrive better after weaning. They won't eat as much grass so it will be easier keep grass under them too.
Like you said, if you get a tenner a head extra per lamb, it will easily pay for the feeding.

[azamyahmad]

Hello there and welcome back Cammy ! .. and absolutely another spectacular beautiful shooting filming footage compilation documentary countryside adventure and you are doing such an amazing job ! .. loved the beautiful filming shooting camera work looks super awesome super amazing and stunning views and thanks again and have a wonderful blessing weekend ! .. take care and stay safe my friend ! .. TQSM again ..

[jamesrivis]

Reminds me of TWO sayings.
1. Just like a pig pissing.
2. I had one once but the wheels fell off !!