The Flock
- In the mid 1980’s the breed of sheep changed from Suffolk x ewes to the more prolific North Country Mule ewes, with pedigree Suffolk rams purchased from the annual ram sales at Builth Wells
- The flock now comprises of 2,600 North Country Mules, plus 1,200 Suffolk ewe lambs for sale with lambs at foot in the spring, 50 pedigree Suffolk Rams and 20 Charolais Rams
- The main reason for choosing the Suffolk ram was the increased demand in Suffolk x mule ewe lambs which are highly sought after
- To add more value to stock leaving the farm, 1,200 Suffolk x mule ewe lambs are retained on the farm to tup, lamb and sell as hoggs with lambs at foot in the spring. This is meeting a market with a high value end product
- Any unsold hoggs with lambs and dry hoggs are sold the following autumn as yearlings through the markets
- The mule ewe leaves a good quality Suffolk x mule wether lamb to sell higher weights, through Worcester livestock market to meet the demand for the domestic market.