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Fewer parasites on early grass pastures.
Ewe lambs born early are more likely to breed as lambs.
If early lambs are fed in a creep-feed, they can be sold in late spring, and you can expect a better profit.
All your lambs are born by the time of the best spring grass.
Less risk of problems with flies during times of docking and castration.
Late lambing
The advantage of late lambing include:
Shearing ewes is easier before lambing
Severe weather conditions are avoided.
Less risk of lambs being chilled during mild weather.
Ewe lambs born early are more likely to breed as lambs.
If early lambs are fed in a creep-feed, they can be sold in late spring, and you can expect a better profit.
All your lambs are born by the time of the best spring grass.
Less risk of problems with flies during times of docking and castration.
Late lambing
The advantage of late lambing include:
Shearing ewes is easier before lambing
Severe weather conditions are avoided.
Less risk of lambs being chilled during mild weather.