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

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 KZread and decided I could have a go and now here we are!
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Пікірлер: 337

  • @ricocaswell6287
    @ricocaswell62872 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @kimvandevender7930
    @kimvandevender79302 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @pumperswife2248
    @pumperswife22482 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @PNL-DJ-1
    @PNL-DJ-12 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @DeerheartStudioArts
    @DeerheartStudioArts2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @praiseyethelord7121
    @praiseyethelord71212 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @johnhetherington5994
    @johnhetherington59942 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chichitex1252
    @chichitex1252

    Thanks for taking us along for the sale! Interesting!❤❤❤

  • @popcod
    @popcod2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Bennie58able
    @Bennie58able Жыл бұрын

    1:30

  • @debbielynn3176
    @debbielynn31762 жыл бұрын

    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!👋😊👍

  • @beatepedrozo4128
    @beatepedrozo41282 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @bhavens9149
    @bhavens91492 жыл бұрын

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

  • @patriciaruppert201
    @patriciaruppert2012 жыл бұрын

    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. ❤️❤️

  • @taraking30
    @taraking302 жыл бұрын

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

  • @christinegibbins6105
    @christinegibbins61052 жыл бұрын

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

  • @seanbreen5122
    @seanbreen51222 жыл бұрын

    These mart videos are some of the best 🤌🏻🤌🏻

  • @allentyler2184
    @allentyler21842 жыл бұрын

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

  • @swaleheadsully2796
    @swaleheadsully27962 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @cindyboard7816
    @cindyboard78162 жыл бұрын

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