Colfax Sheep Auction: May 10, 2014

by | May 12, 2014 | Colfax Sheep Auctions

COLFAX, Iowa – The May 10th Sheep and Goat market in Colfax had nearly the same number of sheep as the previous week, with 332 head of sheep sold. Feeder lambs fetched the day’s high average price at $1.85/lb. Fed lambs brought in $1.67/lb. The market saw a heavier run of 100 goats, with prices ranging from $88-$142.50/head.

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Sheep: 332 head
Weight Price
30-40 pounds N/A
40-50 pounds $2.02/lb
50-60 pounds $2.13/lb
60-70 pounds $1.87/lb
70-80 pounds $1.81/lb
80-90 pounds $1.71/lb
90-100 pounds $1.60/lb
100-110 pounds $1.70/lb
110-120 pounds N/A
120-130 pounds $1.64/lb
130-140 pounds N/A
140-150 pounds N/A
150+ pounds N/A
Goats: 77 head
Weight Price
30-45 pounds $88/hd
45-60 pounds $142.50/hd
60-75 pounds $140/hd
76-90 pounds $140/hd