Kerry sheep breeder explains how Texel rams have improved his flock

Christopher O’Neill is a Texel sheep and suckler farmer based in Castlemaine, Co. Kerry.
Discussing his decision on choosing Texel rams, Christopher said: “Texels tick every box for us – you have a lamb at light weight that will graze, and you have a lamb that’s hardy at birth. They get up, they suck, they’re hardy, they’re left out, and as soon as those lambs are left out at grass, all they do is thrive. If you want a lamb that will kill-out at 50%, I’m a firm believer that the only way you will get that is with a Texel ewe and a Texel ram.”
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