Ontario has the strongest market for lamb in North America.The provincial flock has grown by over 40% in the last few years. To answer some of your questions 1) prices vary during the year with the highest prices running around $140 hd. right now to a low of $80 hd. in the fall for lambs from 70-100 lbs. 2) 10 ewes can produce 10 - 23 lambs or more depending on breed per lambing 3) Ewes remain productive depending on condition up to 7-8 yrs.
4)Will depend on your expenses
I would suggest you check out www.ontariosheep.com and subscribe to the Ontario Sheep News, attend meetings in your area. Kemptville College has a course in Sheep Management running right now. There are over 4,000 shepherds in Ontario, and most are very willing to talk "sheep". I will say that there is a large turnover in sheep producers due to bad planning, and lack f a business plan - but there is a strong market for the product at both the public stockyards, and to sell at the farmgate for those with talents in that direction. Good Luck!
4)Will depend on your expenses
I would suggest you check out www.ontariosheep.com and subscribe to the Ontario Sheep News, attend meetings in your area. Kemptville College has a course in Sheep Management running right now. There are over 4,000 shepherds in Ontario, and most are very willing to talk "sheep". I will say that there is a large turnover in sheep producers due to bad planning, and lack f a business plan - but there is a strong market for the product at both the public stockyards, and to sell at the farmgate for those with talents in that direction. Good Luck!
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