Analysis of Sheep Farming Costs and Profits in 2018

Sheep farming is a common livestock project for us, and the demand for mutton has been relatively high in recent years, especially in winter and the period before the New Year, when mutton sales are extremely high. So what about the costs of sheep farming in 2018? And what about the profits? Let's take a look together with Qinnong Web.

Farming Costs

1. Breeding sheep

Before farming, breeding sheep are purchased. Generally, both rams and ewes are selected, and the number of ewes is usually greater than that of rams. The price of breeding sheep is determined by the breed and growth cycle of the sheep. Generally, a ewe that can reproduce directly costs 500 yuan each, while a ram is slightly more expensive, about 1000 yuan each.

2. Farming site

The growing space for one sheep is about 1 sq m, and building a sheep shed costs about 200-300 yuan per sq m. If it is large-scale farming, then a standard modern sheep shed needs to be built, which costs about tens of thousands of yuan.

3. Feeding

Sheep are herbivores. In small-scale farming in rural areas, they are usually fed hay daily, but for better returns, some concentrate feed is added in appropriate amounts. The annual cost for one sheep is within 300 yuan.

4. Vaccines

To prevent diseases in sheep, they also need to be vaccinated. The annual vaccine cost per sheep is about 10 yuan.

In addition, labor costs and maintenance costs for the farming site are also needed. Taking 50 sheep as an example, the farming cost is between 80,000 and 100,000 yuan.

Farming Profits

Adult sheep can be sold at about 7 months old. Each adult sheep weighs between 70-100 kg, and the selling price is about 20 yuan per kg. The profit from one sheep is between 1400-2000 yuan. After deducting costs, each sheep can earn about 1000 yuan. Moreover, the larger the farming scale, the lower the farming cost and the higher the profit. Sheep farming is a long-term project, so there is no need to rush for quick success. Keep the lambs and breeding sheep for breeding, gradually increase the farming scale, and the profits will also grow higher and higher.

The above is the introduction to the costs and profits of sheep farming brought to you by Qinnong Web. The editor reminds small farmers that affected by the market and uncertain factors, farming carries risks, so it is recommended to start with small-scale farming, accumulate experience, and slowly expand the scale.