17 November 2009
Cornell Sheep Farm Finn x Dorset and Dorset ram lambs
Many were older rams which might have had off-flavors in the fall of the year. We sold them at this time and location for a possible premium for the Muslim Festival of Sacrifice 27 Novemer through 1 December 2009.
- Birthdates from January through June 2009
- 95 to 164 pounds, SD = 17 pounds
- Price range from $1.11 to $1.47 per pound
| Farm weight, pounds |
7316 |
| Number of lambs |
63 |
| Average farm weight, pounds |
116 |
| Hacketstown sale weight, pounds |
6592 |
| Shrink |
9.9% |
| Gross sale |
$8,499 |
| Sale price per pound |
$1.29 |
| Hacketstown membership |
$25 |
| Yardage |
$15.00 |
| Lamb checkoff |
$32.96 |
| Commission (10% of gross) |
$849.94 |
| Commission per lamb |
$13.49 |
| Total sale expenses |
$922.90 |
| Net sale at Hacketstown |
$7,576.46 |
| Net sale per farm lb at Hacketstown |
$1.04 |
| Trucking ($4/lamb) |
$252.00 |
| Net sale |
$7,324.46 |
| Net sale per lamb |
$116.26 |
| Net sale per farm pound |
$1.00 |
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