RAM LAMBS

Shannon News, 13 July 1928, Page 4

RAM LAMBS

Most flock masters agree that there is nothing equal to a ram lamb for. begetting fat lambs, for he will transmit his early maturing qualities to his* progeny, and when, mated-with old ewe», his natural vigour will make up .for any loss of that quality that they may ha ve sustaiued (says an 5 expert in ■' * The Farmer and Stock■•Breeder/'). In purchasing a Tarn lamb for these purposes, the buyer-will do well to bear in mind the type of his own. i ewesj whether they stand*very high from the ground, in which case a very short-leg-ged ram lamb may have difficulty in serving them, or whether their conformation is such as to warrant a purchase being made. . '

Fat ram lambs should be avoided, especially those short-legged, rams that carry too much condition, for their very make coupled with the extra fat. will make it .impossible for them to serve big ewes. Too much daylight beneath a ram, is also a fault to be avoided. ' ; •