"Kenny O'Donnell describes how Lleyn ewes are perfectly suited for farmers with off-farm jobs, stating they 'take the work out of sheep farming'."
"The low-maintenance nature of Lleyn ewes allows O'Donnell to effectively balance his commitments between farming, his full-time job, and family."
"With hardiness and docility, Lleyn ewes have led O'Donnell to establish a wide-ranging customer base from Malin Head to Mizen Head."
"Operating under the Lakeside Lleyn prefix, O'Donnell manages a 90-ewe pedigree flock while maintaining a small hill flock with Mayo Mountain ewes."
Kenny O'Donnell, a sheep farmer from Belmullet, Co Mayo, discusses how Lleyn ewes enable him to manage a 90-ewe pedigree flock alongside a full-time factory job and family obligations. Their hardiness and docility significantly reduce the effort required in sheep farming, making them ideal for those with off-farm commitments. This practicality has helped O'Donnell develop a customer base that stretches from Malin Head to Mizen Head, showcasing the commercial potential of this breed.
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