SHAMROCK FARMS
SPRING LAMB SALE
Well Muscled .:. Long Loins .:. Stylish .:. Correct .:. Thick

THE SALE

The sale will be held at Shamrock Farms inside our Super Structure. Come rain or shine!! The market lambs will be penned according to their weights. The purebred sheep will be penned and sold separately. Be sure to pick up a sale catalog when you arrive to view a listing of all lambs. Payment for all purchases must be made on sale day. We will accept cash or check, no credit cards please. All animals purchased must be taken home with buyers on the day of the sale.


SCHEDULE

COME RAIN OR SHINE!!

1:00pm: Sale Begins
1:00pm: Showmanship and Lamb Care Clinic Begins
3:00pm: Bidding ends and results announced
*No sheep are released until ALL results are announced*


SHOWMANSHIP & LAMB CARE CLINIC

In conjunction with our sale, we will be conducting a hands-on 4-H showmanship and lamb care clinic. We invite 4-Hers of all ages and experience levels to join us and learn exactly what the judge will be looking for in the show ring, lamb handling techniques and general lamb care information.

Interested in purchasing a project lamb? Our clinic will also discuss how to market your lamb to sponsors and buyers when it comes sale time.


THE SHEEP

  • Market Lambs
  • Purebred Breeding Stock
  • Dorsets, Suffolks, Shropshires, Merinos
  • Stud Rams
  • Wether Sires
  • Ewes
  • Lambs

*Please note: A surcharge of $30.00 will be added to any lamb’s price if registration papers are requested at the time of sale. If requested after the sale date, buyers will be charged $40.00*


MARKET LAMBS

Our selection of market lambs are long, correct and well muscled. Looking for 4-H project market lambs for your county fair? We have wethers or ewe lambs in various sizes and weights to give you exactly what you need







PUREBRED BREEDING STOCK

Also featured at the sale will be purebred Suffolks, Dorsets, Shropshires and Merinos. There will be a variety of rams and ewes, both yearlings and lambs to choose from. From stud rams to show ewes, our purebreds have size, great breed character, and style! Please feel free to browse through the rest of our website to view pictures and highlights from previous show seasons.


RECENT SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

- 2008 Grand Champion Market Lamb
New York State Fair

- 2008 Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb
New York State Fair

- 2008 Grand Champion Pair of Market Lambs
New York State Fair

- 2005 2006 2007 2008 Champion Dorset Ewe
New York State Fair

- 2007 National Champion Dorset Ewe
Ohio Dorset Show & Sale

- 2007 & 2008 Champion Merino Ewe
Keystone International Livestock Exposition, PA

- 2008 National Champion Merino Ewe
Keystone, PA

- 2008 National Merino Show Premiere Exhibitor & Premiere Breeder
Keystone, PA

- 2008 Champion Shropshire Ewe
New York State Fair

- 2008 Champion Shropshire Ram
New York State Fair

- Supreme Champion Ram 2007 (Dorset)

and 2008 (Shropshire)
New York State Fair

- 2007 Supreme Champion Flock (Dorset)
New York State Fair

- 2008 Champion Suffolk Ewe
New York State Fair

- 2008 Champion Suffolk Ewe
Open Show, Keystone, PA

- 2008 Champion Suffolk Ewe
Junior Show, Keystone, PA


We are happy to announce the newest addition to our Club Lamb Flock: (SLACK 8068)

He is RR/NN!

HE is LONG!

HE is MUSCULAR!
 

We are excited to see lambs from this new sire! Come to our 2009 Spring Lamb Sale for a chance to purchase yours!


2008 SHOW SEASON RESULTS:

Livingston County 4-H Show & Sale:

Courtney FitzPatrick had Champion market lamb.

Molly FitzPatrick had Reserve Champion lamb.


New York State Fair:

1st Place Open Class Heavyweight
CHAMPION OPEN CLASS MARKET LAMB

2nd Place Open Class Heavyweight
RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN MARKET LAMB

Our Champion & Reserve Champion market lambs.
CHAMPION PAIR.

DIRECTIONS:


COMING FROM THE NORTH?

  • Take Rt. 15 into Webster’s Crossing
  • Bear right at fork in the road (goes uphill)
  • This is Carney Hollow Rd (Cty Rt. 60)
  • Stay on Carney Hollow Rd for about 3 miles to our farm
  • Sale is in the second Super Structure on the left

 

COMING FROM THE SOUTH?

    • Take Rt. 63 to Reservoir Rd.
    • Turn North on Reservoir Rd.
    • At the end of Reservoir take a quick right then immediate left onto Carney Hollow Rd.
    • Stay North on Carney Hollow for about 2.5 miles to our farm
    • Sale is in first Super Structure on the right.

Questions? Please call us at (585) 669-2179 for more information and private sales.

 
Shamrock Farms Fencing
585-669-2179
8408 Carney Hollow Rd.
Wayland, NY 14572
Call to make an Appointment