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Title: Hello
Post by: dogs dinner on April 17, 2012, 05:10:18 pm

 
I am a crofter living in Shetland, having moved here from Northumberland some 17 years ago. I keep pedigree Shetland cattle , a beef shorthorn cow,a pig, the obligatory sheep, Shetland ponies, poultry, along with my riding horse and assorted cats and dogs. As well as crofting I work full time as a chemist at the oil terminal.
Although I have looked after equines for many years , I have learnt the rest as I went along thanks to the help of some good friends.

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Post by: Bionic on April 17, 2012, 05:35:41 pm

Welcome from Carmarthenshire. It sounds as if you have a very busy life.
Sally  :wave:

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Post by: deepinthewoods on April 17, 2012, 07:07:45 pm

hi from cornwall :wave:

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Post by: chrismahon on April 17, 2012, 07:26:55 pm

Hello from Staffordshire Dogs Dinner. I don't think I could look after that much even when I retire. Do you ever get time to sleep?

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Post by: Rosemary on April 17, 2012, 07:31:49 pm

Hello and welcome from Carnoustie :wave:

We have two Shetland heifers - bred by David Smith - and a bullock (for the freezer in due course). The heifers are due to calve in May and June respectively. We love our Shetland cattle.

I'm visiting Shetland in August for Cunningsburgh Show and some breeder visits, with the Shetland Cattle Breeders Association. Maybe we'll meet then  :thumbsup:

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Post by: Bert on April 17, 2012, 07:58:10 pm

Hi from the Isle of Mull :wave:

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Post by: Lesley Silvester on April 17, 2012, 11:08:47 pm

 :wave:  Hi and welcome from Shropshire.  Sounds like a busy life you lead.  No time for getting into mischief.   ;)

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Post by: chairmanphil on April 17, 2012, 11:41:26 pm

hi there, sounds like a busy life!  :wave:

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Post by: lill on April 18, 2012, 08:19:16 am

Hi and welcome to the forum from Bathgate/Falkirk  :wave: :wave:

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Post by: in the hills on April 18, 2012, 08:56:54 am

 :wave: Hi from Powys

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Post by: Mammyshaz on April 18, 2012, 10:14:48 pm

Hello, and welcome from Durham  :wave:

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Post by: Mel on April 19, 2012, 09:55:12 pm

Hi and welcome from Northants,we wish you well   :wave: