To add to Sumner, I think in terms of the way we market it's easier
to do some of both. They also complement each other in other ways,
in grazing, in cows with calves providing protection for ewes with
lambs from predators.
Paula Roberts
PS Sheep don't use the nose pump, but seem fairly happy about eating
snow - though there are quite a few who do appreciate their liquid
water. And if it's icy or bare ground, and they are eating hay, they
do need water provided. Not, generally, when they are grazing,
except when have lambs with them.
On Feb 27, 2008, at 3:07 PM, Paula Roberts wrote:
>
> Hi Gene,
> No doubt Maine's different from Wisconsin, but we find it easier to
> direct market lamb than the beef. There is less competition from
> supermarkets or other graziers. people who like lamb, really like
> it, and are delighted to find a source of consistent quality. They
> are also generally more affluent and insensitive to price.
> Sumner Roberts
> Meadowsweet Farm
> Swanville, Maine
> On Feb 27, 2008, at 10:39 AM, gene schriefer wrote:
>
>>
>> Sheep are better graziers year round, not just winter. Beef are a
>> much
>> better niche market, nearly everyone eats beef, very few people
>> eat lamb
>> here. I don't have the time nor marketing skills to peddle lamb
>> over 12
>> counties in 3 states to find enough buyers.
>>
>> Gene Schriefer
>> Shepherd
>> Dodgeville, Wisconsin USA
>> Commercial Texel-x and Charollais-x Sheep
>> Red Poll Cattle
>>
>>
>>
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