BUYING SHEEP AT A SCOTTISH LIVESTOCK MARKET | Breeding ewes and rams

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In this video we are at Ayr livestock mart where we are trying to buy breeding sheep to increase our flock for next year.
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I’m 31 years old and I’m a sheep farmer from Ayrshire in South West Scotland, which is why I have such a strong accent! I was born and raised on a sheep farm watching my dad who was the shepherd.
At 18 I went away from farming to work in the city (something I still do) and at 23 (2013) I decided I wanted to do something for some extra money so I went on a sheep shearing course. The hardest thing I’ll ever do was learning to shear sheep. [shudders thinking about it]
I shore whilst on my holidays from work for 2 years and then in 2015 my dad died so I decided to get my own sheep so I could continue working with sheep as it was something I loved doing. From there it escalated quickly from my first 4 sheep in my mum’s garden to now running around 600 breeding ewes.
I shore over 15,000 sheep this season in UK and I also travel to Norway for shearing in March and September. (Covid messed it up this year)
A few years ago I bought myself a sheep pregnancy scanner and have been building up my run since then.
I watched a few farm vlogs on RU-vid and decided I could have a go and now here we are!
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@christinegibbins6105 2 года назад

Good day at market. Thanks Cammy, loving your vlogs.Good luck with the new sheep. Take care.

@popcod 2 года назад

Really enjoyed listening to the rundown on what the (current!) plan is for the rams. Any chance of a discussion one time on the different groups of ewes youre running and how that plays into the wider farming strategy? I'm always impressed at how you keep track of all of your sub-flocks - seemingly in your head. Really helpful to hear it all but, if you get the chance, I'd love to hear the "big picture" and how it all fits together.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

I’ll do my best. we have it all written in a notebook that is our bible. 😁

@peacepeople9895 2 года назад

Nice buy on those ewes....if you can get a couple lambs each from them to market next year you should come out smelling like a rose. With all the sheep you shear and all the people you do business with, would it make sense for some of you "smaller" guys to raise a some rams to trade to each other. The prices on rams so inconsistent year to year, some years they're reasonable and others they cost a fortune, that if you could take that expense out of it, would it be worth it for you? I get it, you need facilities to keep them separate from the ewes other than breeding season, but would it cost 200 - 300 per year per animal to feed them? I don't know, just asking Thanks again for the video...I love these

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

The problem is we all use the rams on the same dates. So we can’t really share rams.

@peacepeople9895 2 года назад

@@TheSheepGame Not share them...you don't band what you believe would be your best 12 ram lambs and trade them to somebody else for 12 they don't band....

@devonwensink8400 2 года назад

are you planning on breeding your own mules , is there a point where you will just raise your own ewes and not have to buy in stock any more , that more common here in Canada

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Yeah that’s it Devon. I’m hoping next year is that point!

@pumperswife2248 2 года назад

I love listening to you talk about the sheep. I learn so much from you. Jock will have great teachers growing up. Just remember that farming isn’t about the money only. It take a strong person to make a living farming and ranching so others can eat. Keep up the good work you’ll get there.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thank you! We are living the dream!

@pumperswife2248 2 года назад

@@TheSheepGame and an amazing dream it is. Thanks for giving me a small glimpse of your world.

@SuperKristinG 2 года назад

Looks like you have made some good choices. I loved watching them leap out of the trailer. Do you supplement their feed during the winter? As always, great video! Thanks for sharing.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Kristin. No these wont get any extra feed. Just Crystalyx high energy buckets as they get nearer lambing

@charlia7695 2 года назад

I love reading through the questions!! Cammy is great about responding and you can learn a lot just reading through the comments!!

@kimvandevender7930 2 года назад

I love seeing the cheviots with their bunny ears and the block head texel look like bulldogs but all of your sheep look like quality animals.

@olilastname8844 2 года назад

You should see the scotch halfbreds or pure border Leicesters!

@typerexc 2 года назад

Weird question (not even related to this video, but another I watched a few days back), but can't you grow up some of your homebred males as teasers, versus buying them? If they're just teasers...I mean, there's no genetic problem whatsoever. Just curious. Also curious, you may have made videos of this in the past, but it would be awesome to have a video about the different breeds, and also about the breeding/mating in terms of not getting yourself crossed up with getting lines too close genetic-wise. Then, you could pop up a link to previous videos without having to stop to explain yourself to noobs/non-sheep farmers (moi!) all the time. cheers from Chicago

@ChristophersMum 2 года назад

Not weird...it's one that I've thought of as well...hope he replies to it

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Good question and I should have said in the video. These rams I plan to use as teasers were only £150 so a good price for that job 👍

@ChristophersMum 2 года назад

@@TheSheepGame Only £150!!...that's a bit steep for tease

@praiseyethelord7121 2 года назад

Wow! You did REALLY well Cammy! Yes, not exactly what you want BUT it is better than what you had last year. Each year you do better is a win. YOU my friend is a winner! 😉 You are a winner of a father too. Now, let's keep watching your successes and keep you in our prayers always. ❤&🙏 from Central Pennsylvania 🙋🇺🇸

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks so much as always for the positive comments 😁

@ricocaswell6287 2 года назад

I love how honous you are about finances and price sheep because it gives young start ups a clear picture of how much things cost and how to plan their finances in the business plan

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Rico

@DeerheartStudioArts 2 года назад

It’s great to see you buying sheep. I hope they do you well. 🦌💌❤️🐑👍🙏

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thank you🥰

@ffudon 2 года назад

This is a fabulous journey you’ve embarked on, and thankyou for sharing it, so honestly. I’m fascinated with your knowledge - I can even identify some sheep now because of you! I can’t knock your lifestyle choices one bit - as Yazz said, “the only way is up!" 👍

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Andrew!!

@PNL-DJ-1 2 года назад

My wife and I enjoy watching your path in life Cammy. We both feel that earning your living from the land is a very worthy profession and wish you and your family nothing but good luck. It sounds your wife is right there with you. At the end of the day, she is the only one you have to answer to! Cheers.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

True that Paul and thanks very much!!

@martinmagee1711 Год назад

@@TheSheepGame yes 👍 yes

@gungadin6889 2 года назад

The older blackie ewes are in good condition, filled out and all moving well. Proven breeders n lamb raisers already. If ya have a field with a shed or lean to roof where ya can get them out of the worst storms n give a little high protein feed n some quality hay, They'll raise you some nice fat lambs. The feed n good hay will make for the lost teeth of old ewes Nice filled out meaty Chevoit ewes. As you have found out with bucks, it's not the pretty perfect formation ones that are the aggresive breeders that get in n get the job done Some shoot blanks or just a little weak in the head. Never can tell by looks which ram will through the best fastest growing healthy lambs Maybe try some crossbred rams for hybrid vigor, where we had the best ram success. All this push for breed purity form n looks often creates weak breeders. Hybrid rams also brings in new strong genetics into your flocks. Maybe something like a blue face Texel cross ram . Do u sperm test ur rams yearly, helps to weed out the duds before breeding season is lost You are learning, never get desparate at an auction. The auctioneer n his spotters see it immediately n stsrt pushing u in front of the crowd Good that u picked up some rams at private sale. Get to see their background n condition much better Take that new wife n baby out to restaurants. She will love you for it, change of pace for her. Tough being a losked up mom alll the time

@staceyismine 2 года назад

This is somthing i would like to do myself but how would i start out still with a full time job. City biy with no farm experience 🙄

@debbielynn3176 2 года назад

Your videos are the best! I learn something every time and I’m getting better at recognizing what breed the sheep are. It’s great fun and I’m very impressed with your strategy for growing your farming career. You have a precious new baby boy to raise and provide for. He’ll have a wonderful life with you and Lizzy. Keep the videos coming!👋😊👍

@cindyboard7816 2 года назад

Very interesting information Cammy!!! Best wishes for lots of healthy lambs from your new additions!!! Stay safe!!!!

@Bootneck-RMC 2 года назад

Keep this up and you're going to end up with more Ram's than Ewe's. 🤣

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Haha that’s me done now!! 😁

@thekarategirl5787 2 года назад

Those rams look pretty good. Great bargain.

@shaynelammas9413 2 года назад

The Rams you brought were pretty good price. But you Should have brought that lovely pen of Cheviots ewes really. At £118 each was a bargin tho. And if you want to make money from Sheep you have invest too get the best Sheep you can tho . Top rams are half your flock and Top ewes are the other half tho really. I would like to know what breeds of Sheep you have pure breed and cross breed too . I really enjoy your Video at your farm and the Sale yards too.Thanks Kiwi Shayne living in England

@ChadwickPritchard-ow7sk Год назад

Heavy lambs here in Australia are selling for 200 to 220 and sheep are selling for 185 to 200 and they are having not like same with the lambs

@waadfrelle 2 года назад

Always enjoy your videos, Cameron. You bought yourself a decent lot. I know more about sheep now through you, than I ever did :)

@alicegamble6145 2 года назад

Great looking sheep. The horns on some of them are beautiful. I really enjoyed listening to you talk about your sheep, & farming. You have such enthusiasm & passion for it which is great to see.

@mary-ruthflores4107 2 года назад

Texel rams seem to be too big across the face for many of the the ewes you have. A narrow face ewe would seem to have a bad time delivering a broad face lamb. (There is a link to face shape and pelvic arch) The pelvic arch would be too narrow. My Dad looked for ewes with wide hips and rams with sharp faces when mixing breeds. Since most of ours delivered in the pasture with little help.

@jackmcevoy4748 2 года назад

Great video. Just wondering how many sheep will you have to lamb at lambing time and how many sheep do you have altogether?

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Hi Jack. Be lambing around 850 if the tups do their job. 👍. Still got about 550 lambs to finish.

@mjallenuk 2 года назад

Keep at it fella... not sure how you're making time for all this but I think it's about time you bought Lizzy some flowers 😉

@coolefarm2517 2 года назад

Im jealous Cammy, just need to talk my wife into letting me leave work so I can go all out farming, that's the dream anyway😂

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Haha it took me a while to work up the courage but i’m loving it now!

@nielsleenknegt5839 Год назад

The "martmaster" or what the guy may be called who shouts with prices, has a lovely voice and somehow its verry pleasing. Its almost as he is yodeling but he says prices of sheep and does it with an accent, i presume scottisch but not shure

@swaleheadsully2796 2 года назад

Really enjoy your videos Cammy ,you explain everything so well, nice purchases there , watching your videos at lambing time really helped me lamb my own flock as was struggling a bit at the time

@donnafink6262 2 года назад

Great video and even more information regarding the types of sheep and how you determine what is right for your farm as it grows. May your spring lambing be fruitful with healthy Moms and little ones! Take care

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

The great thing is you will all get to see it Donna 😁

@allentyler2184 2 года назад

Good deal, 750 to 3000 in Canada for rams. Depending on lots ofcourse. Great video

@bhavens9149 2 года назад

Those cheviots are pretty ewe's! liked that blue faced Leister ram you bought as well.

@biglemms 2 года назад

Excellent video Cammy. Appreciate your explanation on the breeding plans for the tups. MULES FTW

@elainetaylor5833 2 года назад

Love the Blue Faced Leicester rams you bought hope to see more of them over the next few weeks I am sure they will give you some cracking lambs ,I have shetlands myself but do love a Blue .

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Elaine.

@ianhealy6586 2 года назад

Only thing cammy is you can save money by breeding at home. Less problems. 5 year no teeth ??.get a blackie of the boys 2 hit 25 ewe

@JP-bv7bf 2 года назад

Congratulations on your new purchase of your sheep, May they breed well for you. I will be watching for little lambs in a few months. Like any good heard, it takes time to build a business. Enjoy🇨🇦

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks JP!

@mamawnamidreviews9978 2 года назад

I think I love the Scottish Blackface the best. The contrast between their face and wool is beautiful. I had no idea there were so many different breeds of sheep!! What is your favourite breed and why Cammy?

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Scotch Mule for me. Good milky sheep with great maternal instincts and lambs a big lamb easily.

@patpierce4854 2 года назад

Did you put this batch of new acquisitions into a separate quarantine field, from the ones purchased earlier? I hope so; if they are separated and one group becomes ill, you wouldn’t need to treat ALL of the brand new purchases, just the ones from the quarantine. The two Bluefaced Leicesters (one close to traditional type, the other a crossing type) could sire some nice Scotch Mule replacement ewes for your flock. The Beltex ram looks like he would sire fast growing lambs on your older draft ewes. I just worry for the gimmers being paired with a Texel or Beltex for their first lamb; every human mom is thankful when her first child isn’t a 12-15lb giant with an 18” circumference head!

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Hi Pat, they went to their own bit of ground away from everything else. I didn’t know the farm they were off so I always hope for the best but prepare for the worst. The great thing with Scotch mules is their size and ease of lambing. I used texels last year with no problems. It also helps that I buy cheaper rams that generally have less muscle and smaller heads 👍

@olilastname8844 2 года назад

That’s standard practice. And to be fair; sheep are racist. If you put mixed flocks together; they generally stay within their breed type. So folk rarely mix breeds in fields…. In my opinion

@cryingbroken8824 2 года назад

Whats a "tup"?

@cryingbroken8824 2 года назад

A lot of questions may just be regional dialect..

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

@@cryingbroken8824 it’s what we call a Ram 😁. We don’t really call them rams here 👍

@kathybradbury 2 года назад

Compared to the prices of the rams in the last sale I saw, you got some fantastic bargains. The Texel first in your trailer looked very strong-and they all look good.

@johnhetherington5994 2 года назад

The in-depth explanations is very much appreciated. Like seeing all the breeds.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks John.

@patriciaruppert201 2 года назад

Love those sheep. Even though older they came off the trailer with enthusiasm. They seem to have joy just being alive. I like the way the black faced look and the texels. Thanks for taking us along. ❤️❤️

@lizhrubik3936 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing who’s who with us. Love going to the market with you. Hope Lizzie and little Joch are doing well.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Doing great Liz thanks!

@teresagreen1385 2 года назад

My favourites are the Texels, love their faces and very short necks!

@eeconyn6007 2 года назад

My heart still lies with Herdwicks but your channel's really made me like the Cheviots. I'll always have a soft spot for my home breeds, the Dartmoors and the Devon Closewool as well 🥰

@christinefoor4513 2 года назад

Before watching your channel I thought there was one one type of sheep! 🤣 All a nice your a great teacher!

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Christine!

@towseefkumar8925 2 года назад

I want some sheep's for breeding I'm from Kashmir

@sarahreid1156 2 года назад

Love your videos cammy.some of them are so funny the banter cracks me up being scottish myself my family are the same way .keep up the good work

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Sarah.😂

@nannymegscrazyfarm 2 года назад

Nice buying I hope they produce well for you! I like the cheviots, clean and tidy look about them and fascinating to see the breeds you don’t see here in Australia

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Meghan!

@juliepenn5313 2 года назад

Another great video! I personally love the sale videos and seeing what the different & ages sell for. Thanks, Cammy!

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Julie!

@nannetteyoung4780 2 года назад

Cammy I pray this purchase you've done helps grow your business and that your ewes make it through the winter. You only have to explain your purchase decisions to Lizzy. Good luck

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Nannette 👍

@jahangir2515 Год назад

✌️🇧🇩🇧🇩😍😍😍🙋‍♂️💸💰💰💰

@cher1894 2 года назад

Good looking sheep & you still managed to buy a few rams. Enjoying the sale market videos as I've come across breeds I didn't know existed, so thank you. From groups on offer I liked the South Cheviots, Blackies & Texel X.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

All good sheep Cher thanks! 😁

@colleenuchiyama4916 2 года назад

I’m hoping for great mums, lots of twins, and the bottom dropping out of the winter grass prices!

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

🤣 that’s the dream!

@taraking30 2 года назад

Good video Cammy, you say it as it is. Great to hear genuine talk on the sheep game.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Tara!

@ersiliacelio521 2 года назад

Just wanted to say that I really enjoy watching your posts. I know nothing about sheep and certainly don't farm them etc but your videos are a real eduction. Keep up the excellent work!! Greetings from Sydney Australia.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thank you very much! That’s really kind! 👍

@janetdupree6353 2 года назад

Whoa! Those girls were tripping over each in the hurry to get out of your trailer. Sheep behavior is very entertaining-the way thy jump and leap. Great, informative video, Cammy. Thanks.

@Bennie58able 2 года назад

1:30 is a beautiful breed, I like the sheep too!

@geraldinerice5371 Год назад

Get some pins made of the different weee sheep heads.

@hsaurid 2 года назад

Cammy, the lot look decent. Once the teasers are ready and in action, hoping you have a very good tupping session after that.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Harry!

@blessedbyond 2 года назад

Excellent video with great information. Thank you for breaking it all down for us. Texel and Blue face Leicester are my favorites after the Valais Blacknose of course ❤️

@ChristophersMum 2 года назад

Everyone loves the Valais Blacknose💖

@kathyintraining5720 Год назад

The Texel remind me of pit bulls.

@jackielheureux3229 2 года назад

I really like the look of the Cheviot and my favorite is Tercel x. I like a stocky breed and their heads almost look like beef cattle. I really love the piece that you did on that small farm you went to scan he had a great looking stock of Tercel. Now I don’t know a thing about Sheep breeds. But looking at them that’s what I like.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Jackie. I’m a fan of them too especially a texel x Scotch mule. 👍

@ChristophersMum 2 года назад

@@TheSheepGame Are you thinking of specialising later on?

@howarddavies9677 2 года назад

Great Video again Cam, really enjoy the market footage, always can get a few good bargains at the end of the sale season, looking forward to seeing how you are going to choose which rams with which sheep. Hope Lizzy and Jock are well.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Howard!

@bunniesbunniesbunnie 2 года назад

hahahaha "I'll never have money in the bank because it all goes back into the business" essentially. I feel ya there.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

The farming way 😅

@lindateppler3058 2 года назад

Those girls might be old, but they were super cute! Blackface sheep are my favorite. I surprised myself by my negative reaction to how ugly I felt the Blue-faced Leicester was! Big oddly chunky head on that tall neck and a long skinny body, but I definitely can't argue that such a truly bright-eyed creature ready to go to work is worth the money.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Linda! They are such an unusual sheep!

@charlia7695 2 года назад

The black face sheep are my favorite too :)

@lr6251 2 года назад

I love the market videos!!

@annetteturner5954 2 года назад

Any Mc Curdys out there?

@denise3885 2 года назад

I like the blackface. BF has hair sheep

@beltexsheep2060 2 года назад

Yay you bought a beltex

@Kathleensailorgirl 2 года назад

Looks like you purchased some fine looking sheep 🐑🐑😄

@joanbean9572 2 года назад

I like the ones you got. Love watching your channel. Let’s see more of the baby.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

He’s coming soon Joan 😁

@jamacinnes3140 2 года назад

Aha love how when you buy he notes it down as "Sheep game" 😂

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Haha yeah that’s good fun!

@jojoalexander3172 2 года назад

I love the market

@paulthompson8467 2 года назад

Really enjoyed the video the Cheviots are fine looking sheep are they be any good we've only had Suffolk Cheviot cross and texel mule cross

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

I’ve got about 160 to lamb to we’ll see at lambing time 😁

@teresapetty 2 года назад

Great vid Cammy. I pray they all live through the winter and that that they deliver healthy lambs. Keep up the great work. Love to Jack and Lizzie

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Teresa!

@donalfahy1933 2 года назад

£200 ,£280 for Blue Leicester Cammy their for nothing really, over here in Mayo in Ireland, you would give €700 for a good Blue Leicester that's probably about £650

@kimgreuel7659 2 года назад

Thank you for putting such great content out here. I’m a sheep fan! It helps to hear the honest take, what you’re thinking about, what a successful day looks like and what work you have to put into it. Thank you!!

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!!

@cindycreateforlife 2 года назад

Thanks for taking us to the sales barn again, I like that boy 663, and that was a lovely batch of girls! I love learning about the breeds that you raise and shear. I think you are creating a wonderful lifestyle that will enrich your family in many ways!💕🇨🇦

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Cindy!

@bernardkehoe7610 2 года назад

LOVE IT

@charlia7695 2 года назад

11:34 LOL 😂😂😂😂. I should have waited to comment until the end of the video😂😂😂😂

@TwospotzArtAndCraft 2 года назад

Not a bad catch! The older ladies looks nice tho! Thebtwo new texel boyz caught my heart again altho, I have to say, the TallBoy is quite the looker as well. Good body and I liked his topline. MrFunky with all them spotz should be a fun producer. He has a nice face! ❤️

@viscache1 2 года назад

I had to travel 14 hours over rough terrain to get to the best breeder sheep I could find. When I first started I bought some not so great sheep that looked nice but the seller told me that they were “about 3-4 years old”…..(which, to be fair, ONE of the ewes was only 4 years old)…but most are 5-10 years old and barely still breeding. So I had to start over again! I found a great breeder who breeds for specific genetics that I ask for and they are beautiful sheep! The bonus is that we are helping to bring back the breed from the brink of extinction. My prize meat sheep breeder is a National 3rd place winner BFL who tips the scale at 160 kilos!

@beatepedrozo4128 2 года назад

Hi I am living in GA USA but I grew up in Germany. As a child I always visited the sheep barn close by and even was given 2 sheep to raise by the bottle, mom rejected them . But I didn’t know that there are so many different kinds, thank you for sharing . Best to you and your family.

@mariondillon3606 2 года назад

You did well today great value well 👏 done

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Thanks Marion!

@traceyhacking7109 2 года назад

Texels, they're the bull dogs of sheep, always looking like they are tuff and grumpy.

@SteveSeas 2 года назад

I don't your market VLOGS. You struggle with business issues that are transferable to other industries and I enjoy seeing how your work through them. I am in the investigations industry and believe it or not, I see similarities in some of the business issues we face.

@120mmtopgun Год назад

Great video with simple explanation for me to understand why some sheep are cheap and others are expensive . I'm going to buy some sheep in the next couple of years when I retire to France , I have 5 acres of grassland so only looking at 8 to start with .

@juliemoses1909 2 года назад

Texels look like cheviots on steroids.

@TheSheepGame 2 года назад

Aye they are solid 😂

@JudyJudyJudy44 2 года назад

I think those Texels look cracking! And you bought some. Great! I've never seen that breed at any shows I've been to near me in the u.s. Thanks so much.