Author Topic: suffolks (Read 1722 times)

Bramham Wiltshire Horns · « **on:** November 24, 2016, 01:50:13 pm »

ive had astrange call from a work collegue, whos family member has 10 suffolk sheep that they need to go free
i am not sure of age and they are not pedigree although pure,
i feel that its a good opportunity to miss even if they do go for mutton etc
iam not really wanting them to go on our land for bio diversity reasons (wormms etc)
whats anyones thoughts

thanks in advance

Marches Farmer · « **Reply #1 on:** November 24, 2016, 03:23:40 pm »

I suggest finding out exactly why they have to go. If it's a good reason then their health status would be the next question, together with things like age, number of lambings and if they've been running with a ram. If you decide to take them I would recommend checking them over thoroughly before you fetch them back (condition, teeth, feet, udders for lumps), quarantining them for at least three weeks, giving them an orange or purple wormer (watch out for withdrawal times if you plan to have them slaughtered or send them to cull) and put them on your vaccination programme.

Bramham Wiltshire Horns · « **Reply #2 on:** November 24, 2016, 03:30:21 pm »

yes i would do that
i certainly wouldnt risk our flock

the lady has become ill and can no longer keep them, i will be going to see them and checking how they are
and any paper work they may or may not have, medical records etc