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sold at Ashford, also the Suffolk x become more popular in recent
Mule ewe lambs are sought after years as they do not depreciate like
as this is a popular cross in the other breeds and with the correct
Southeast and also attracts buyers management can achieve a high
from all over the UK to Ashford. lambing percentage and produce
top quality prime lambs when
Elwyn Davies of Ashford Mart crossed with any terminal sire.”
said, “we have seen an increase
in demand both for Suffolk x Mule The farm has holiday
ewe lambs and store lambs at accommodation in the form of
Ashford where we hold regular Oast Houses, Shepherds Hut
sales in the autumn, also our early and a Glamping site and lambing
prime lamb sales contain numerous courses are also run on the farm in
Suffolk x lambs which are sold to a the spring. The course covers the
premium.” full lambing cycle (from tupping to
weaning), sheep care, common
The farm sells all the lambs by early problems and all the everyday tasks
autumn as the unit becomes short of the lambing shed. Participants
of grass in a dry time, the Suffolk should experience live births on the
x suits this enterprise perfectly as course (as long as the ewes lamb
they are fast growing and meet to plan).
the requirements of the store lamb
buyer as they put on weight quickly. For more information on the Farm
Stuart Howard went on to say, “the enterprise please visit the website
Suffolk x Mule breeding ewe has https://harefarmhideaways.co.uk

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