The most EXPENSIVE RAM i've ever bought!

The Innovis ram sale at Carlisle.
Really interesting seeing all these performance based breeds up close for the first time. We've decided to try out an Aberfield SR on some ewes at Lizzy's new ground.
It will be interesting to see how the ewe lambs come out.
Hope you enjoy the video and for more info on the Innovis sheep here is the website
www.innovis.or...
Cammy
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ABOUT ME
I’m 33 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 850 breeding ewes.
I shore over 19,000 sheep this season in the UK and have my own shearing run which lets you see many different farms in the summer months.
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 KZbin and decided I could have a go and now here we are!
Thanks for watching my videos and please subscribe if you want to see more in future.

[@margaretcolquhoun4111]

You sound slightly disappointed at the end, Cammie. From the little I know of modern sheep, I think he's quite a good buy. He should be a great start for Lizzie's flock. Good luck with him!

[@TheSheepGame]

🤣 not disappointed just worrying about spending all that money on one sheep😅

[@marleneclough3173]

A good ram or bull can set you up for the future with superb stock

[@jessgunn6639]

@@TheSheepGame i don`t blame you! when you popped him out on to the grass all i could think of was at that price i would be putting him to bed in his own bedroom in the house and not out in a field over night! my nerves wouldn`t take it!!!

[@janedaniels7645]

What are you going to call him? For that price he deserves a name!

[@jessgunn6639]

he could call him diarmuid only spell it dear mud lol@@janedaniels7645

[@Meydoosa]

Sounds like buyer’s remorse. You’ve worked your way up to better and better sheep. Like you said, it’s a process. I think he’s a nice looking boy. Not everyone can be a supermodel. He’s got the genes you need. He’s just one piece of the puzzle. We also have to work with what we have. Being money poor right now doesn’t mean you always will be. Hugs from a person who’s genetically Scottish but stuck in the US.

[@sheilaogilvie]

And Canada 😊❤🇨🇦😘

[@sharonm3677]

My gosh farming is so hard, the investment the farmers have to give and then wait to see the outcome and benefits is mind blowing. It would be nice to see farmers get beneficial grants and support especially with farm animals considering the cost the farmer puts into the animals. I so appreciate the hard work you all put in. Blessings to you Cammy and Lizzie and may he be the best ram around! ❤❤

[@jg5520]

Hi Cammy! It would be great to see a video of you and Lizzy just sat down and talking us through your sheep system. What sheep you and lizzy class as both of yours. If you both have separate sheep that are independent from the joint flock. Same with land etc 😊 I think it could be a very interesting video for those in similar relationships

[@garethangus1]

I really enjoy your videos. We operate a mixed farming enterprise in South Africa. Simmental and Simbra cattle,Merino sheep and some cropping(soybeans, sunflower and maize) We run around 1500 breeding ewes. If you ever come to SA, please get in contact, will love to host you!

[@TheSheepGame]

I’d love to come for a look!! And do some blade shearing with the world champs! 😁

[@janepstk]

He is beautiful Kami, that little horse shoe scar, gives him a great deal of personality. His index look great. He’ll be a great addition to your flock, you just have bride nerves.🎉❤🎉

[@tjjurake3506]

Congratulations! This is so exciting! High health status is always worth striving for. It can be stressful to achieve but has so many benefits. It opens doors for export sales too. You have to start somewhere and few of us can afford the most expensive ones.

[@roadwarrior8560]

That ram will breed great replacements, first Lleyn I bought I felt the same when I brought him home, but he bred great replacement ewes and was so easy lambed and the sheep from him are very healthy and have few problems.

[@elaineewen6635]

Have belief in yourself, feel for you, it’s a lot of money but you will both turn it into a profit along with the ladies 🐑 ❤

[@simvrod]

I know nothing about sheep but I like the attitude he has. He looks at you with contempt. That’s a good sign. So my wife tells me😂

[@gilliandunn3339]

He’ll be fine! It’s Lizzie’s first look we need to see though 😂

[@candicechristensen1753]

Oh true! We definitely need her thoughts

[@khadijahussein6024]

​@@candicechristensen1753p

[@middlekingdomfarmrebeccapa5035]

Those composite breed rams are becoming popular here in Ontario. Hopefully he produces some great lambs to build yours and Lizzie's dream flock.

[@colinwientjens1871]

When I buy bulls mate, I just figure out how many calves I reckon I’ll get from him the first year and divide the cost of him that way. Smaller number 🤣🤣 you’ll get about 100 lambs easy enough yeah? £10 a lamb roughly, not bad going man 🤘

[@rosmeeker1964]

Can Lizzie keep back some ram lambs from this ram to sell to your other operations next year?

[@TheSheepGame]

Not next year but after a couple years of breeding a closed flock that might be an option. 👍

[@sheepschool365]

Hey Cammy, all the best with your new ram. Will be interesting to see how he does for you... Good luck👌

[@lisakedward1162]

Cami I have to tell you honestly you are doing such an amazing job building your family a little business as is lizzi. I love that you are both buying your own sheep.. even though you will definitely work them together I'm sure! Having more sheep hopefully means more income especially with the little tiddlers costing a pure fortune these days! I'm sure that buying better rams at a bit more money every now and again will make a ton of difference to next year's lambing. I honestly believe that as you know exactly what you are doing already that purchasing a few show breeds or pure stock to breed and sell on will be the winner for you. You take a look back at someone you admire now in the game who is selling home grown pure breeds that they obviously love and spent time (maybe generations of time) on maybe less animals per year work but more money per sheep. This lil new fella needs a name ❤ I'm gonna suggest Dewi ❤

[@GallonMilkProductions]

Given the price that all of his compatriots were going for I'd say you got a good deal just because in general that's a very good bunch. He's a big investment but I think he's going to be worth it. He has a handsome nose too. But you bought him for performance over how he looks to people all that matters is that he looks good to sheep!! You should give him a name! You could always just call him "£1050".... or something better as he is going to be part of a closed flick therefore he will become a little bit more of the family. Plus it'll make you feel better about spending that money 😅

[@claymonsterpottery]

I hope he surpasses your expectations. This is perhaps scary but brilliant step towards an improved flock. Could you say more about what an Abefield sheep is? I spent some time on the Innovis site and there is so much to learn. As much as you love Cheviot’s I’m surprised you didn’t go with those but you have sound reasoning for the self sufficiency of the Aberfield. Give him a grand name, show him love and he’ll do the job. 😊

[@melanierose2705]

Thank you for taking us on this journey with you and your family 🥰 look forward to more videos 🐏🐑🐑🐑🐕

[@terripackard9292]

You seem quite "OMG what I just spent" about him. He's a lovely ram.

[@TheSheepGame]

I’m Scottish and very tight 😅

[@donalfahy1933]

Nice square ram Cammy, top of the head does give problems with ram's, here in the West of Ireland as well

[@ragnboneman6568]

He look's a canny tup,good body conformation Cammy well done.Love'd mart days back in the day,some do overnight parking now for hgv's great food and good crack.I think i'll call him Tupali as i'm a toon fan 😂

[@davebrown9971]

“We need 30,000 pounds and we have 0 thousand pounds” the reality of most young farmers. Fellow Sheepman in Colorado, I feel your pains. Good watching though love the content keep it up

[@nanalesa24]

Hope he does good service for Lizzy's flock.

[@w056007568]

Great start to the lengthy process of breeding your own high health replacement female stock. Just think of it this way the grandparent sire (your new tup) is currently half the flock in terms of genetics, and, in my opinion pretty reasonably priced at 10 times the cost of females and his influence will go through the flock for quite a few years in the future. My real interest is wondering what your plans are for grandparent females amd terminal sires hybrid / breed you plan to put on his daughters!😀Dan

[@RivkahSong]

Oof I felt that sticker shock at the end with that price. I'm sure he'll be amazing for Lizzy's ewes but I understand how painful putting down that much money on a long term investiment is. Scary stuff but thankfully this investment is pretty much a sure thing.

[@akantiia]

Hefty price for one Ram! He looks like he'll improve after settling down and getting used to his new home :3

[@tammykaltreider]

Ok Cammy…first…I’m so very proud of you. You have a five year plan and you are doing it. It takes courage. Second I think y’all need to give him a really cool ass name. Let me know what you come up with. Third have a plan , stick to the plan and the rest with come. Forth we love ya 🤍🤍🤍🥰

[@jillcrowe2626]

The money will come. You're doing the very best you can and you're making wise choices. Your new tup will make many fine lambs.

[@derrith1877]

I have no knowledge what a ram should look like, but he looks just fine to me. Whose matter counts? All those ewes he's going to service!

[@cherylmillard2067]

He will heal up nice. He's a nice investment!

[@HOLMESSL1]

We went for a easy rams Romney/ freisian/ nz tex. Seem reason, for breeding maternal stock. When he arrived I thought the same, much different to the normal texel tups around, finer and much smaller. But, had some good lambs from him, using him on chev/ tex ewes. Maybe 15/20 less than top mart price for the wether lambs but less work, easier lambing and very few feet problems. Hope he does well for you and Lizzie. Phil

[@catherine_404]

I don't think the ram looks boring! He's a nice lad, and he'll contribute greatly, I'm sure. I imagine you having a giant chart somewhere on a big wall where you put your plans of development. With pieces of paper and string, like in the movies 😆 I know it's silly, and it's not true. I just admire your dedication, and I'm in awe of the complexities of running a farm. So many things are dependent on others, pull multiple consequences one after another. And all you do has to be timed correctly, often within a week in a year. A farmer can't be a slacker. You are doing a great job!

[@helenel4126]

You sound like you're having a bit of buyer's remorse, Cammy. That's just because you had to spend more for a ram than you ever have, and it's a big step you and Lizzie are taking, to try to develop a closed flock. As long as the young fellow isn't shooting blanks, it will be fine!

[@nancybradley4938]

I am sure you both...you and the ram...will be happy!!!

[@jamwok3121]

Well done on getting your new tup, I think he’ll do well for you. We bought in some Aberfield x NZ Romney ewes last year, so far really good sheep, we put NZ suftex tups on them, they all lambed outside with very little help, the only supplementary feed they had were a few energy blocks and minerals. The lambs from them have been tremendous. We also bought a Primera tup to put on some Lleyns, again great lambs all born outside. I’m very much in favour of hybrid rams, or at least breeding rams fit for purpose, producing lambs that are born on their own, get up and suck and grow. Any rams ( or bulls for that matter ) bred for the show ring are probably going the wrong way. Big flashy heads and square at the shoulders might look good but are the first thing to cause you problems at lambing time. I’ll be interested to see what other maternal rams you buy👍

[@lizhrubik3936]

He will be a great foundation for Lizzie’s herd. He’s a handsome fellow. Good job Cammie. Thank for taking us along💐

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

Glad you got the ram. Hope you can get the ewes you want soon. 😊👍👍

[@susangargett2185]

I love how you can't help but be honest - your face just says it 😂 I know it's a lot of money for something you don't see complete perfection in but a few weeks in your care and you will see a difference ❤

[@TheSheepGame]

Just the worry of spending so much money 😅

[@Ger1010]

Class video, love the ram/breeding ewe sales

[@suellenspencer-eb2nv]

Handsome ram. You've blessed with such knowledge. ❤❤❤

[@Mysmallholderlife]

Love you videos Keep it up 👍 I have a Dutch spotted ram 🐏

[@TheSheepGame]

Thanks! DS is a good breed!

[@judelinton]

Good one Cammy, back in the day when I was shepherding I used to stick hessian sack squares with copydex on the rams heads to stop the flys it worked a treat

[@nicklane1234567]

He looks a god ram cammy Another good video What is the index number and how does it work

[@TheSheepGame]

It’s Innovis’ own measure based on their breed averages. So I think average for that breed was an index of 80. Same with the other traits. They are all measured off the breed average. 👍

[@nicklane1234567]

So the higher the number the better then

[@cruztj1]

Cammy…he has a nice long top line! You did good! He’ll be good for what your plans are…

[@PeterOMep-fm6wl]

Cammy, you sounded a bit unconvinced at the end by how your ram looks. I guess with this type of animal you are buying the breeding and the science and like the rest of them, the only thing that really matters is what he produces. Cheer up, by all accounts, they have a good reputation which I suppose is what sold the ram to you anyway!

[@emmett1739]

36000£ you would need to sell your soul..😂 .looks like a very lively ram with good skin and great loin .id say he will cover a lot of ewes, be easy lambed and leave very milky replacements .I get you can sometimes question your own judgement when you look over your purchase, but there are so many other breeds of overfed rams that wont work or melt away and thats a dear way to trust you eye in the absence of credible proven figures.well done and good luck

[@Tom-cj1ip]

Best thing is that he is grass fed unlike all your other rams and you could of bought a commercial grade for £700 on selection days

[@kayroth8750]

I'm not a sheep farmer but I think you did well. Trust the process.

[@mahendrakumarraj1223]

❤RAM❤ name is my god name( hindu religion). love from India ❤🎉 chhoturam ranwa ❤

[@kathybradbury]

Hard to spend so much on just one animal-but some people do it all the time. You’ll likely be glad you did once the lambs come in the spring.

[@TheBachBabe]

He is a great looking man, and Cammy, you're not bad either. I think he will do really well building your and Lizzy's dream. well done.

[@andythomas2125]

Always tough looking at maternal rams compared to a terminal, so much more to worry about than structure & how quick they'll be away. Innovis don't put as much time into tarting the rams up for sale compared to most tup sellers either, relying on the figures & repeat customers instead of cabbages and purl

[@dt8ustotten285]

You need to be happy with your choice. That was a million dollar sales barn! You had to take what others didn't want. Looks like you are starting from scratch but yup your goals and what your need to see in the future for you and your family that is most important. Bravo!! From the sheep fans of the USA!

[@snarky_farmer]

Good choice. That shell shock will wear off. It's a great start. Congratulations!

[@JohntyNich]

Good luck with your tup. It’s a bit of an adjustment from tups pumped full of cake. He looked sore as if he taken a bang in the trailer. Fingers crossed he’s ok. He should payback especially if he ages well from not being overfed. I’m outside of farming but I really do think that stock that is bred to do well off minimal inputs will give you an increasing advantage as farming changes. I can’t see subsidies lasting but good farmers will always pull through 👍 Hope you work him hard!

[@howarddavies9677]

Great video Cam, love the adrenaline of being at the sales, especially the ram sales, nice looking Ram, as you said trust the process, he will do well..

[@T.M.G2014]

hey im the same i hate spending money on anything lol good luck with him .. hardy sheep good they raise on pasture minimal care think your on to a winner when the lambs from him are produced

[@jldisme]

I've been praying for you & Lizzy. I guess this is the big decision you needed to make! I'd have been shaking as well, and I'd have felt nauseous too. I'll keep praying that he'll do you well!

[@Cymruohyd]

Cammy, stop complaining 5 sets of twins and he’s paid for 😂😂

[@TheSheepGame]

🤣 that’s my kind of Logic! 🤣

[@vwvw4]

Cammy, perhaps another trip to Ireland to get some Lleyn stock from David Beattie? I think Lizzy and you will do well starting a high health flock and getting into the replacement ewe market. Prices typically hold better. Congrats on your new ram, not as good in conformation as the others, but if the maternal genetics are there, he should do fine for you. Hope he recovers well from the injury to the bridge of his nose.

[@sheepschool365]

Some sound advice for you there Cammy...😁

[@vwvw4]

@@sheepschool365So much better to go straight to a breeder of quality stock, than the auction mart, IMO. You get great sheep and lots of education about the breed.

[@sheepdogman1]

You certainly sound disappointed once you get him home. What did Lizzy say?

[@TheSheepGame]

Nah not at all. I like him. Just not used to spending £1000+ on a sheep😅😅

[@143topline]

Great video Cammy, got to feel the excitement of buying at the auction, hope the new boy does well.

[@neil3352]

Good luck with him Cammy and Lizzie! Rams are getting so expensive!

[@azamyahmad]

Morning to you Mr Cammy and as always a super great video .. the filming footage compilation looks spectacularly gorgeous and you nailed it again, keep it up Sir .. Merci beaucoup Monsieur

[@justinanovak8040]

He looks quite nice. Wishing you success in improving your stock quality.

[@firstlight7419]

I'd like to follow a breeding improvement saga. He's not bad, looks balanced

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

Welcome home, Little King! You have a great adventure ahead of you! ❤

[@neoplan6116]

Best of luck with the new ram, I hope he will fulfill all your expectations minimum 2 times!

[@justabackyardbloke4373]

I think you were a b8t too much fixated on those Ram's Balls....... lol.... nice work mate!

[@juliaflumerfelt8755]

He is a lovely round and firm ram!

[@bigr6298]

1200 in US dolloars, I saw a 4-H sheep sell for $700 and it was headed for the harvest facility. I belive 1200 for a ram whos genetics you dont have accsess otherwise. Was a great buy! Assuming it dose not take you over aloted expense costs.

[@PigeonTied]

Great video, Cammy! Loving the selection strategy.

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Yes, a nice ram👍

[@kathleenorr9237]

Grew up on a dairy farm, my uncle was a shepherd….from my limited knowledge he looks good.

[@SteveSeas]

You won't grow and get better unless you take some risk and invest in yourself. Also, that is a fine-looking ram. Then again, what do I know, I am just a private investigator in Miami! LOL!

[@leannkennedy6568]

I'm excited for you guys and the future! Lizzy, you two have solid business ideas and goals.

[@shaynelammas9413]

Dear cammy. You broke the ultimate rule by going to a stock sale on a budget. The ram is half your flock so you should of spent more. This man can help you with your ewes and his name is David Bentley suffolks and he also sells innvenis rams and ewes of the breed you brought. Enjoyed your video on you tube at Carlisle. Many thanks kiwi Shane in the uk.

[@vjc4]

Spending 1050 on your prize boy will seem like peanuts when he does his business next year. Won’t you need another couple the service 300 ewes? I would 😊

[@johncullen9177]

Another super informative video Cammy Remember what the old boys said the ram is only half the equation- Or as they say around here an ounce of breading and a tonne of feeding.

[@KilianTheDandelorian]

Solid looking ram, I think you did well. I grew up with dairy goats and remember how stressed my mom was about buying bucks. Good luck in the search for some fine ladies to match him with!

[@joymad5820]

Buying a quality ram, is a great way to improve your ewes,. Then in 2 years you can buy a bettter ram, to breed this ones daughters to. And you keep improving every couple years.

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Hi Cammy. You are buying a ram, very expensive from the heading of this video. Hope you are happy with him and he does what he should. He sounds like a good purchase. He is handsome, etc. and looks good.

[@emmasmom60]

He'll be a fine lad. I'm sure he'll help improve your flock.

[@WhirlyPearly]

It’s his genetics you’re wanting, the rest you keep an eye on. I will admit scary as heck spending the money £€$ writing that cheque!

[@EbrahimAL_awami]

God bless your sheep's , but I would like to ask a question, how many sheep do you have, and do you have workers, or do you rely on yourself and your relatives in the work.

[@stephensimons7974]

I'm assuming the blemish on the nose is just a cosmetic thing and won't even affect his lambs. Do you think you got a slightly "better" deal on him because of that?

[@suem6004]

This takes time. Luck of the genetic who is available right here and now and for what my bank manager agrees to. There will not be a perfect ram at the perfect price and perfect time. Let’s see what happens in spring.

[@georgecalwell]

You sound like you've a touch of buyers remorse, but he'll do well. Believe in the process.

[@jackireed-perry453]

Maybe things are different in the US. I think he is very handsome. I would love to go to one of those sales someday.

[@kathyk479]

what would happen if you bought an average male sheep with good breeding. Then there off spring was way above average? Is that possible ? has that ever happened?

[@w056007568]

Are you going to get him insured?

[@TheSheepGame]

Innovis stand by all their rams so any issues they would replace him 👍

[@AlanStevenson135]

U'd have been better heading to Ayr for a Carbello texel 2day Cammy..😂

[@cliffthegardener]

Cammy, how will you decide if he has been a worth while investment?

[@hughgalbraith9277]

Nice enough ram, time will tell, but congratulations on the purchase.

[@michellefrank8116]

Congratulations on the new ram. I know things seem a bit bleak because of his cost, but you and Lizzy are looking to the future. Good luck to you both!

[@Lighty1111]

Never expected to see my neighbour on here! Did you go to the cafe? Reet grand food!

[@williampatton8277]

should have bought the tip you picked no matter the price that not the ram for you

[@davidmillward1419]

Better to buy what you like than something you don't like

[@rebeccacumming655]

I think he’s a beauty, well done. All the best from NZ