[Chrissie]

Hi there   ,

I wonder if anyone can help? We live in Bridge of Earn near Perth (PH2) and would need 2 small breed ewes (http://www.patchworksheep.co.uk/patchwork-sheep.php)  being brought up from Wales (Nefyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd). I don’t have a trailer (and won't feel comfortable to drive one half way across the country)  but I do have a 7 seater and a large dog cage (which is my current best option).

However, I was hoping that there would be someone out there who would happen to travel by change some part of this way and would have space in their trailer for 2 more? I am very happy to pay for the two travellers and even if they could get to somewhere in the borders it would mean only a couple of hours in the back of the car - there is no time limit so even if you or someone you know would do an appropriate journey sometime in the near future that would be fine too.

Failing this are there any 'haulage' companies who would shift livestock or would they only do it if you have lots? Apologies for all the questions but I have never done this before…..

Any suggestions? Would it be worth re-posting this on the goats and cattle forum as well?

Thank you very much and fingers   ,
Chrissie 

[ladyK]

We had to transport 2 Soay tup lambs (at 7 months so almost full ewe size) from North Wales to Southern Scotland last year, and we decided that a large dog cage in the back of our Skoda was the better option because it was going to be a faster journey than in our trailertop old Landrover. We got the largest dog cage available which just about fit our (very large) boot space and the two boys had heaps of space in there. We had the windows open too and they seemed to have a very a comfortable journey.

[devonlady]

I'm sure they'll do well in a big (giant sized) dog crate. Just stop every now and again to check on them.