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hedgerow.crafts
Joined: 21 Jun 2010 Posts: 22
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 11 9:36 pm Post subject: Sheep for a Smallholder in West Wales |
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Hi. After quite a few years of no stock of our own we are planning to get some sheep. We are looking at one of the Northen Short Tailed breeds eg Shetland, Hebredian, Manx Loaghton (not sure about the spelling there.....) Does anyone have experience with these breeds? We are looking for sheep that will produce a good fleece in natural colours for spinning, pos felt and skins.
We are also planning to keep the lambs on until their second summer so we can get a first shearing off them, then send them off in the autumn for "baby mutton". We stayed on a farm in Mull with Hebredians that did this with good results.
What about rams? If we go for a breed such as the Manx Loaghton, which we are quite tempted by, is it hard (and expensive!) To source replacment rams?
We would like to source stock locally if possible. If there is any one who thinks they might have a few ewe lambs to spare in the autumn, or maybe some hoggs (what are yearling ewes called in Wales?!) or ewes, we would be glad to know. We only want, say 4 to begin with. We are near Newcastle Emlyn.
Thanks for you help! |
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Cathryn
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Cathryn
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hedgerow.crafts
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