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Title: Hello :)
Post by: BecciBoo24 on June 26, 2012, 01:50:46 pm

Hi there
My name is Becci and I am a third year Equine science student. I am living in north bristol/ south gloucestershire and loving having some space for the animals!
I currently have a horse- Reuben  :horse:
4 Soay sheep- Rodney, Elvis, Otis and frankie  :sheep:
5 chickens- Ginger, Millie, Carole, Phillomena and Broody  :chook:
3 Duckling that hatched yesterday but are yet to be named  :&>
and the cat- toby!  :cat:
I also have a half acre paddock that i'm currently clearing so possibly next year there will be room for some new additions. Possibly goats?  :goat:
A veg patch full of weeds and a very small orchard (currently being a little destroyed by the sheep! oopsy)
Here to listen to every bodys advice as I am new to everything and always googling strange questions! So any suggestions much appreciated! Also any questions about horses i may be able to help :)

Title: Re: Hello :)
Post by: goosepimple on June 26, 2012, 02:41:19 pm

 :wave: Hi BB, answered you on the other question about ducks I think, so we know where you are now!  Don't go too fast in getting loads of livestock and be very picky about what you do get.  If you like horses you will love goats too they are quite mini horse like (and horses like them for company), but they can be a menace too.
Good luck with your place, sounds like you have a good bone structure to start with, always a plus!

Title: Re: Hello :)
Post by: BecciBoo24 on June 26, 2012, 02:56:12 pm

I forgot to add the 2 pairs of fantail doves!

Title: Re: Hello :)
Post by: in the hills on June 26, 2012, 04:31:59 pm

 :wave:  Hi and welcome from Powys.


We have 7 Soay ewes and 9 lambs, amongst our other critters.

Title: Re: Hello :)
Post by: BecciBoo24 on June 26, 2012, 06:15:11 pm

I do love the soays and they can really jump! prefer to eat our trees than the grass tho! We only have whethers so no breeding for us maybe in the future I will venture in to breeding and get some ewes and a ram!
 :sheep:

Title: Re: Hello :)
Post by: Beewyched on June 26, 2012, 06:36:23 pm

Hi & welcome from West Scotland Becci  :wave:
If you've got half an acre that needs clearing, why don't you consider getting some weaners in to do it for you?  There's bound to be some folks on here with piglets down your way.  You'll also get some lovely, free-range pork as a by-product  :yum:

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Post by: Rosemary on June 26, 2012, 07:53:38 pm

Hello and welcome from rainy :( Carnoustie  :wave:

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Post by: Mammyshaz on June 27, 2012, 07:38:14 am

Hello and welcome from Durham   :wave:

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Post by: Herdygirl on June 28, 2012, 09:15:20 pm

Hello and welcome from West Yorkshire  :wave:

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Post by: deepinthewoods on June 30, 2012, 01:44:55 pm

hello from sunny cornwall :thumbsup: :wave: