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andywalt

  • Joined Aug 2010
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Re: Shearing ???
« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2011, 07:25:35 pm »
the crovect will stop the flys for 6-8 weeks if applied properly, spray down the back, across the shoulders across the back of the bum, Ive had to do mine as I had  two very early cases
Suffolk x romneys and Texel X with Romney Tup, Shetlands and Southdown Tup

jack

  • Joined Jun 2010
Re: Shearing ???
« Reply #16 on: May 01, 2011, 10:18:33 pm »
Also how old are they? and what sort of cover do they have in your field if it gets too hot or cold?

They are both 14 months old and they have comfortable sheds with hay beds it is waterproof and warm and there is a lot of shade from the sun.

dixie

  • Joined Mar 2009
Re: Shearing ???
« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2011, 04:40:58 pm »
jack, I am in Essex too and have teh singing shearer coming on Monday, contact him on here if you want him to add you to the list too!

 

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