🐑 Timed Breeding Planner
Plan ram return, ram removal, lambing window and flock recovery.
Planner Inputs
Breeding Days
41
Controlled window
Ram Ratio
1:25
Ewes per ram
Risk Level
Low
Breeding pressure
Lambing Window
18 Feb
to 31 Mar
SUMMER
Maintenance
AUTUMN
Breeding
SPRING
Lambing
WINTER
Recovery
Timed Breeding Summary
Return Rams:
21 Sep 2026
Remove Rams:
01 Nov 2026
Expected Lambing:
18 Feb 2027
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31 Mar 2027
📅 Management Calendar
Bring Back Rams
Monday, 21 Sep 2026
Start timed breeding.
Remove Rams
Sunday, 01 Nov 2026
Prevents unplanned late lambing and allows recovery.
Expected First Lambing
Thursday, 18 Feb 2027
Prepare lambing pens, feed, water and health checks.
Expected Last Lambing
Wednesday, 31 Mar 2027
Cull or separate unfit ewes/rams after lambing review.
🧠 Management Advice
- Breed in autumn for more controlled lambing.
- Remove rams after the breeding window to avoid scattered lambing.
- Use June/July review to cull weak, barren or unproductive animals.
- Check ram-to-ewe ratio before breeding starts.