| Lambing % | Ranging from 100 to 200%. Farms up to 1000 ft have had 170%.The average from all members surveyed was 150% |
| Birth Weight | 6 to 11 lbs. (2.7 to 5 kg) Many comment want to live, strong |
| Lambing Date | Most will lamb from early March through to early May. January lambs are seen in some areas where early fat lambs are required |
| Weaning | Most are weaned at 16 to 18 weeks. Weights vary but 30 kg is common |
| Feed Requirements | Feed blocks & hay to 18% cake but 1lb (0.5 kg) seems to be the max. |
| Ewe Breeding life | Many members report ewes up to 10 years old still producing good crops |
| Ewes per ram | Often 30 to 35 but up to 75 is reported. Badger rams are known to be active. Ram lambs have size & vigour to work in their first year |
| Other Comments | Quiet, friendly, choice of colours, good looking sheep, high stocking rate, easy lambing, low vet costs, popular in the show ring, brilliant taste- try some! |
| Top Prices '96 to 2008 |
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| AGED RAM....... | 1300gns |
| RAM LAMB....... | 1150gns |
| EWE............ | 380gns |
| EWE LAMB....... | 1200gns |