Colfax Sheep Auction: March 15, 2014

by | Mar 18, 2014 | Colfax Sheep Auctions

COLFAX, Iowa – The March 15 Sheep and Goat market had a good run of sheep and goats, with 437 head of sheep sold. Feeder lambs fetched the day’s high average price at $2.24/lb. Fed lambs brought in $1.65/lb while 193 head of goats brought prices ranging from $120-$200/head.

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Sheep: 370 head
Weight Price
40-50 pounds $2.40/lb
50-60 pounds $2.41/lb
60-70 pounds $2.30/lb
70-80 pounds $2.26/lb
80-90 pounds $2.04/lb
90-100 pounds $2.00/lb
100-110 pounds $1.74/lb
110-120 pounds $1.63/lb
120-130 pounds $1.61/lb
130-140 pounds $1.62/lb
140-150 pounds N/A
150+ pounds $1.64/lb
Goats: 62 head
Weight Price
30-45 pounds $120/hd
45-60 pounds $152.50/hd
60-75 pounds $200/hd
76-90 pounds $192.50/hd