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Coffee Lounge / Re: I know it's been done before but...
« Last post by smhowie on May 01, 2024, 06:52:59 pm »milk
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Marketplace / FS Tamworth weaners (Scottish Borders)
« Last post by shankendfarming on May 01, 2024, 12:43:43 pm »3 Tamworth weaners for sale. Sired by Ordmains Jasper 2 and out of Allendale Princess.
There are 2 castrated males and 1 gilt piglet available.
Ready to leave from the 10th of May.
Located in the Scottish Borders.
Price £50 a head.
For photos or more information please get in touch
There are 2 castrated males and 1 gilt piglet available.
Ready to leave from the 10th of May.
Located in the Scottish Borders.
Price £50 a head.
For photos or more information please get in touch
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Marketplace / FS registered Tamworth boar (Scottish Borders)
« Last post by shankendfarming on May 01, 2024, 12:41:14 pm »Ordmains Jasper 2 a pedigree registered Tamworth boar is for sale. He was born on the 10th of February 2017. He is a nice natured boar.
I'm keeping some of his offspring so can no longer keep him.
Price £150
Located in the Scottish Borders.
For more information or photos please get in touch
I'm keeping some of his offspring so can no longer keep him.
Price £150
Located in the Scottish Borders.
For more information or photos please get in touch
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Coffee Lounge / Re: I know it's been done before but...
« Last post by SallyintNorth on May 01, 2024, 10:28:35 am »sour
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Coffee Lounge / Re: I know it's been done before but...
« Last post by smhowie on May 01, 2024, 09:46:04 am »tart
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Sheep / Re: Midge repellant
« Last post by moprabbit on April 30, 2024, 07:37:28 pm »Thank you Sally for the reply.
Thank you Bishybarneybee, I'll give your recipe a try! 😊
Thank you Bishybarneybee, I'll give your recipe a try! 😊
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Sheep / Re: Midge repellant
« Last post by SallyintNorth on April 30, 2024, 03:05:10 pm »All are slightly repellant I think, but the effect seems to wear off quickly, and they shouldn't be used daily on animals which self-groom or mutually groom. (Which means okay for sheep on a daily basis?)
I wear a citronella pendant when milking, and once weaned, we put a coconut oil and tea tree salve on the udder after milking, to keep flies at bay for half an hour (while the teat entrances are open.) These things help but are not 100%.
I wear a citronella pendant when milking, and once weaned, we put a coconut oil and tea tree salve on the udder after milking, to keep flies at bay for half an hour (while the teat entrances are open.) These things help but are not 100%.
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Coffee Lounge / Re: I know it's been done before but...
« Last post by SallyintNorth on April 30, 2024, 02:58:40 pm »cake
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Sheep / Re: Lamb illness
« Last post by Bishybarneybee on April 30, 2024, 07:49:15 am »Glad to hear she's improving. Does she have a companion or is she being raised on her own?
I have found the "competition" for feed or bottle with a companion lamb or lambs will often help to stimulate their appetite.
I have found the "competition" for feed or bottle with a companion lamb or lambs will often help to stimulate their appetite.
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Sheep / Re: Midge repellant
« Last post by Bishybarneybee on April 30, 2024, 07:41:37 am »I made up my own repellent last year for my ewes to use until they were sheared. I also used it on the lambs.
The mix of essential oils I used were 60% Citronella, 20% lavender and 20% peppermint in a spray bottle topped up with water and shaken well before use.
It seemed to work OK and I didn't have any problems. Once they got used to it the sheep were quite happy with it too.
I'm planning to do the same this year and also use a garlic lick bucket to help repel the midges.
The mix of essential oils I used were 60% Citronella, 20% lavender and 20% peppermint in a spray bottle topped up with water and shaken well before use.
It seemed to work OK and I didn't have any problems. Once they got used to it the sheep were quite happy with it too.
I'm planning to do the same this year and also use a garlic lick bucket to help repel the midges.
