Re: [blackbelly] Sheep prices

2006-06-23 Thread Cecil Bearden
I got to lose.. I already lost $300 on that last load Cecil in OKla - Original Message - From: Nancy Richardson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 12:45 PM Subject: [blackbelly] Sheep prices That is a fact about low prices

[blackbelly] Sheep Prices

2005-08-24 Thread Carr DuPuy
Here is a list of pricing for some blackbellies sold at auction in Meridian , TX. I am open to suggestions, comments. Is there a better way? Should I let the rams grow another year so that can gain more weight? These sold were all rams. Free range rams, no supplements, hay in the winter.

Re: [blackbelly] Sheep Prices

2005-08-24 Thread Carol J. Elkins
Carr, I echo what Mark Wintermute said. The weight of a 2-year blackbelly should be around 110-120 lb. Your best option would be to obtain a good ram and try to breed the size back into your flock. At 18 months, rams will have achieved most of their body weight, so I doubt that you will gain