In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, Mamytov shared that his journey in sheep farming started with a small number of sheep — only 10–15. Initially, he was engaged in breeding the Gissar breed, but now he has switched to the "Ala-Too" breed. "Farming has become a passion for me, and I established my farm 3–4 years ago. My goal is to increase the livestock," he noted.
His work routine begins early in the morning: the farmer carefully monitors the diet of his sheep. "In the morning, I give the sheep one bale of alfalfa hay, then I water them, after which I give them hay again. In the evening, each sheep receives 300–400 grams of compound feed. Two hours after that, I give hay again," Mamytov explained about his schedule.
He also noted that breeding sheep differ from ordinary ones. On the market, sheep from his farm are priced between 25,000 to 50,000 soms, while breeding rams can be sold for 100,000 to 150,000 soms and higher. "While working in Russia, I initially kept ordinary sheep that our ancestors bred. Then I sold them and bought 15–20 breeding sheep, which marked the beginning of my farm. The best ram lambs are sold for prices ranging from 100,000 to 450,000 soms, and ewes — from 15,000 to 50,000 soms," the farmer added.
Sheep farming is not only a labor-intensive process but also a serious responsibility, especially during lambing when it is necessary to protect the lambs. Mamytov pays special attention to the condition of his animals: "I do not give vitamins; I try to feed the sheep natural feeds. After lambing, I give the lambs fish oil, which promotes their growth and prevents them from eating their mother's wool. If the sheep get sick, I consult a veterinarian and administer injections myself."
However, the farmer's concerns are not limited to feeding. He monitors the cleanliness around the sheepfold and maintains order to ensure the health of his animals. "I like it to be clean. Every time there is trash near the sheepfold, I sweep and clean it up. I am teaching this to my children as well. After feeding, I collect the spilled hay and dispose of the manure. If it gets wet in the pen, I add dry manure to maintain comfortable conditions for the sheep," Mamytov emphasized.
His farm has two breeding rams. One of them, a reddish-brown ram brought from Bishkek, is valued at 200,000 soms, while the black ram — a "two-toothed" one — is valued at over 100,000 soms. "The reddish-brown ram is in good condition after mating, its height is 1 meter, and its weight is 160 kilograms," the farmer said.
Suyorbek Mamytov is married and has five children: three daughters and two sons.
