Author Topic: Herdwick lover (Read 1873 times)

epherdwicks · « **on:** April 01, 2016, 03:06:46 pm »

Hi

I am and farmer's wife and the owner of a small flock of Herdwicks in Suffolk. I am currently lambing for my third season and have seven ewes in lamb and one who has just had twins. Still new to the game so winging my way through...!

Evelyn

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2016, 02:04:54 pm »

Welcome - from Cumbria, the home of the Herdwick! (Not that I have Herdwicks, I have all sorts but not Herdies. I'd love some Norfolk Horns, though - I spin

and really love Norfolk Horn fleece.)

waterbuffalofarmer · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2016, 02:11:08 pm »

Hi Evelyn and welcome to the forum from an overcast mid-wales

I keep pedigree Lleyns and a small herd of milking meditereanean water buffalo, trying to make mozzarella atm. I hope all goes well with lambing, things are slightly daunting the first time your sheep lamb, but they generally get on with it and if there is a problem ( which isn't that often) then I am sure that you will be able to handle it just fine. Remember if you need any advice/help we're all here and we hope that before too long it will be you giving advice. All the best