With the WEF and others trying to get us to stop eating meat, what is the USDA currently doing about the smaller herder? Is anyone being treated differently?
Thanks for the info. My family has been working to build our herd. We will be taking our first group of goats to market in the weeks to come. Your videos have been instrumental to our success up to this point. Keep up the good work and thanks again.
Great video, a longer sit down is always appreciated. Per pound, it looks like lamb/kids are worth more, but with an older animal you can get more meat - does the additional meat make up the difference in your experience? Or do the added inputs of extra food, time, etc. tip the scales back in the favor of younger animals?
Looking at the Columbia TN latest report there doesn't seem to be any advantage to holding beyond 3-4 months. i admit I am a novice when looking at the report.
Columbia’s report show what they sell for per/lb. Lighter ones normally sell for more per/lb, heavier less per/lb. Of course the heavier will sell for more per head.
I don’t target any particular holiday. I just know prices always peak late winter early spring, so I try to sell in that window. I run my rams/bucks in with my flock/herd constantly. I tried timing my breeding cycle with the market to little avail. They are born when the are born.
I really appreciate all your videos! Such good advice for me who is just starting out raising sheep. Wondering what type of grain mix you feed? I supplement mine while always feeding hay.
Such a good video!!! I knew the best time to take a calf to the sale barn bc I grew up with more cattle. We only had a handful of goats. So knowing when to take lambs to the sale barn is awesome. Thanks for making this
It all depends on if I really need to move them. If they are too small to sell when prices are high and I have space to hold them, I’ll keep them till next winter. However sometimes, I’ll just sell them light that way I don’t have to worry with them for 8 months.
A questioni if you have time to answer: brief background--here in the Sahara Desert everyone uses dogs as guard dogs. No one has herding dogs. We are considering getting two puppies to raise inside the pens in order to increase the relationship between the animals. I have read that a person should know the personality of the puppy because of course you can't have a puppy savaging the newborns. All dogs around here are mixed breeds with exception of some people starting to buy/use German shepherds or other potentially vicious dogs. We don't know how to distinguish a friendly puppy or even if the idea is tenable. What do you think.
I have. In my experience ryegrass is awesome for about a month, but then it leaves you with little in your pasture. I know others who have had great success with it, but I just felt that it was too short lived and took too much away from my other perennial grasses. However, it has been several years since I last sowed it, I may give it another go at some point.
For my operation, feed is mostly a liability. I know people make a profit raising them in barns with only bought hay and feed, but I don’t have experience with that. I rationally graze 8-9 months of the year and feed hay for 3-4 months a year with almost no feed.
Pen-G is good for internal infections. But it seems mine is always out of date. I keep LA-200 on hand and i probably end up giving LA-200 at 1cc/25 lbs every 2 days for 6 days.
I’m in Morgan county and I’m struggling to find a sale barn to take them to. I’ve sold several on craigslist, but at a far cheaper price than what they would likely bring at a livestock auction.
Do i have to have my goats or sheep registered or "taged" so that they sell for more ? If so how do I go about that im in texas, just starting off. Thank you for anyones input.
The USDA requires a scrapes identification tag. This is so they can trace the origin if there is a scrapes outbreak. You can sign up through the USDA scrapie’s program. Many sale barns will tag them for you and charge you a small fee.
Make sure you take advantage of the USDA drought relief program, deadline Jan 30th 2023.
With the WEF and others trying to get us to stop eating meat, what is the USDA currently doing about the smaller herder? Is anyone being treated differently?
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Thanks for the info. My family has been working to build our herd. We will be taking our first group of goats to market in the weeks to come. Your videos have been instrumental to our success up to this point. Keep up the good work and thanks again.
Thank you for the encouragement.
where are you guys located?
Great video, a longer sit down is always appreciated. Per pound, it looks like lamb/kids are worth more, but with an older animal you can get more meat - does the additional meat make up the difference in your experience? Or do the added inputs of extra food, time, etc. tip the scales back in the favor of younger animals?
In my experience, the extra input is not usually worth it. But there are certain markets it might be.
Great video and perfect timing for me. Starting my herd!
I kid in may
So if I wait for Easter etc in April they are 11 months old
Looking at the Columbia TN latest report there doesn't seem to be any advantage to holding beyond 3-4 months. i admit I am a novice when looking at the report.
Columbia’s report show what they sell for per/lb. Lighter ones normally sell for more per/lb, heavier less per/lb. Of course the heavier will sell for more per head.
Excellent vid as usual. Which Jewish or Muslim holidays do you aim for to market your animals? Do you kid in the Fall?
I don’t target any particular holiday. I just know prices always peak late winter early spring, so I try to sell in that window. I run my rams/bucks in with my flock/herd constantly. I tried timing my breeding cycle with the market to little avail. They are born when the are born.
What an excellent video thank you for the tips!
You are so welcome!
Im always excited to see when you post a new video. Thank you so much.
Thank you!
I really appreciate all your videos! Such good advice for me who is just starting out raising sheep. Wondering what type of grain mix you feed? I supplement mine while always feeding hay.
Thank you! I feed 12% all-stock (because I can buy in bulk and feed to goats or sheep).
Bro I really appreciate all of your content it's very helpful. I'm in NJ trying to get started (I have a full time job) so going slow
Best of luck!
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Such a good video!!! I knew the best time to take a calf to the sale barn bc I grew up with more cattle. We only had a handful of goats.
So knowing when to take lambs to the sale barn is awesome. Thanks for making this
Thanks!
Thanks for your time. If sheep are born in December would you keep them for a year or sell them for cheaper? In April or so.
It all depends on if I really need to move them. If they are too small to sell when prices are high and I have space to hold them, I’ll keep them till next winter. However sometimes, I’ll just sell them light that way I don’t have to worry with them for 8 months.
Thanks for the videos, good information for those of us just getting started!
Do you run goats and sheep in the same paddock?
Yes, I often do. They do well together you just have to make sure goats get enough copper and sheep don't get too much.
Thanks great video!
Question: when you say the weight of the animal- is that hanging weight or on the hoof?
On the hoof.
A questioni if you have time to answer: brief background--here in the Sahara Desert everyone uses dogs as guard dogs. No one has herding dogs. We are considering getting two puppies to raise inside the pens in order to increase the relationship between the animals. I have read that a person should know the personality of the puppy because of course you can't have a puppy savaging the newborns. All dogs around here are mixed breeds with exception of some people starting to buy/use German shepherds or other potentially vicious dogs. We don't know how to distinguish a friendly puppy or even if the idea is tenable. What do you think.
I’m sorry, I don’t have enough experience with dogs to be able to answer your question.
@@rollingofarm Thank you for your note back.
By the Way, have you ever used Annual Ryegrass for hay or grazing? If so, how did you like it? Thanks
I have. In my experience ryegrass is awesome for about a month, but then it leaves you with little in your pasture. I know others who have had great success with it, but I just felt that it was too short lived and took too much away from my other perennial grasses. However, it has been several years since I last sowed it, I may give it another go at some point.
Does your cost of input make the top 5 list? If you don't buy any feed and just rotational graze do you think it effects your profit margins?
For my operation, feed is mostly a liability. I know people make a profit raising them in barns with only bought hay and feed, but I don’t have experience with that. I rationally graze 8-9 months of the year and feed hay for 3-4 months a year with almost no feed.
Good morning!
Hypothetically speaking, if one of your sheep were to have a prolapse, what antibiotic would you give her? TIA!
Pen-G is good for internal infections. But it seems mine is always out of date. I keep LA-200 on hand and i probably end up giving LA-200 at 1cc/25 lbs every 2 days for 6 days.
@@rollingofarm thanks so much for all the info! It was truly helpful ❤️
Thank you sir for such valuable information
Most welcome
I’m in Morgan county and I’m struggling to find a sale barn to take them to. I’ve sold several on craigslist, but at a far cheaper price than what they would likely bring at a livestock auction.
I would guess Columbia, TN would be your best option.
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Do you take your sale goats to the local sale?
Sometimes.
Do i have to have my goats or sheep registered or "taged" so that they sell for more ? If so how do I go about that im in texas, just starting off. Thank you for anyones input.
The USDA requires a scrapes identification tag. This is so they can trace the origin if there is a scrapes outbreak. You can sign up through the USDA scrapie’s program. Many sale barns will tag them for you and charge you a small fee.
Best wishes to all at Rolling O.
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Great video brother!
Thanks
Taking notes!
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Really appreciate your knowledge.
I appreciate that!
How do you know where to sell?
Great question! I hope to do a video on that very soon.
@@rollingofarm thanks!