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Title: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: woollyval on January 17, 2013, 12:32:19 pm

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.....you know the new song by Bowie? It has a line in it "the moment you know, you know you know"..... And I know things have to change here for the sake of my health....So......and this will come as a shock/surprise to some of you.....after 40 years (yes I got my first pig at 12 years old) I am giving up livestock.[/font]So the pigs.....1 boar 2 in pig gilts now £150 the lot....or near offers, a nice pig arc with detachable floor, in vgc, £40 ono. AND....Ryeland sheep (white).....registered ram, perfect gent, halter trained, very easy. 3 ewes 1 registered 2 regiserable (am working on it) (2010, 2011 and 2012) all been running with ram, all very easy to handle all wormed etc. £300 the lot to very good home, includes free a friendly Ouessant wether who is companion/pet.

Also.....stock trailer, old but ok and roadworthy £150
wheeled hay racks 2 x long 1 x short...£60 for the long ones, £75 for the short one as its only a year old
troughs metal £20 each
small bales of good haylage £2.50 each
sheep shedding gate £20
other sundry items

Obviously kit cannot leave before livestock. Good homes and proper care required for livestock or will make into sausages....!
This has been a very hard decision but one that had to be made.

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: Fleecewife on January 17, 2013, 03:10:25 pm

So sorry to hear you have to give up Val  :hug: 
 

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: Dogwalker on January 17, 2013, 03:28:12 pm

That must be a really difficult decision to make. :hug:
 
Pity I'm not closer and richer, could do with some of those things.

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: woollyval on January 17, 2013, 03:43:17 pm

Many things already reserved.....yes it is a tough decision.....but I have seen too many people struggle on just because they cannot do anything else....and their stock suffers. I have very high standards of care and if I am going to compromise my health doing it well.....!

Will possibly go and write the book thats been waiting to be written!

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: Bionic on January 17, 2013, 03:44:28 pm

Yes, it must be a very difficult decision and not done lightly I am sure.
Great pity we aren't closer as I could do with some of the things you are selling.
Sally

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: Hazelwood Flock on January 17, 2013, 05:29:45 pm

That's a shame, but like you say you just know  :hug:
Has the trailer sold? if not, what size is it?  :fc:

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: colliewoman on January 17, 2013, 06:16:24 pm

Oh Val  :hug: :hug: :hug:


If I were in the financial position I would have the sheepies in a heartbeat.  :love:


Well done though for putting yourself 1st and making your life easier  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: Blinkers on January 17, 2013, 06:59:51 pm

So sorry to hear that Val, but very sensible - health MUST come first.
xx

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: Possum on January 17, 2013, 07:02:53 pm

Are you really sure??? I'm not sure how long you have been thinking about this, but livestock, and sheep in particular, have been such a significant part of your life. :sheep: :)
Would it not be possible to downsize a bit and get together with like-minded people to help when difficulties arise? I, for one, would be happy to give you a hand. I would learn from all your experience and expertise so it it would be a two-way thing.  I'm sure that there would be other people who would also be happy to lend a hand.  Just a thought......................... :hug:

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: woollyval on January 17, 2013, 08:34:31 pm

Quote from: Possum on January 17, 2013, 07:02:53 pm

Are you really sure??? I'm not sure how long you have been thinking about this, but livestock, and sheep in particular, have been such a significant part of your life. :sheep: :)
Would it not be possible to downsize a bit and get together with like-minded people to help when difficulties arise? I, for one, would be happy to give you a hand. I would learn from all your experience and expertise so it it would be a two-way thing.  I'm sure that there would be other people who would also be happy to lend a hand.  Just a thought......................... :hug:

Aw bless you Possum! I will still be advising, still got a huge interest in sheep and always will have and will always hang about on here! I downsized in 2007 from 130 sheep to a small flock of Ouessants....and then recently to a few very easy Ryelands, but there are always regular tasks, eg taking bales out to feeders....and I have fields scattered around! rounding up to do feet, mucking out pigs daily in the winter etc.....I keep stock to a very high standard and cannot bear it if I have to wait on someone for help! We are also Helpx hosts and have taught soooo many people here.

However I an always willing to run sheep keeping courses etc on other peoples holdings to keep passing the knowledge and plan to start to write..... :fc:

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: shropshire_blue on January 17, 2013, 09:09:58 pm

Hi Val,


I'd be really keen to have the 2 long hay racks, troughs, shedding gate and possibly trailer (depending on size).


Thanks,
Neil
07974 353754

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: Tudful Tamworths on January 17, 2013, 11:36:47 pm

Hi there
Such sad news, but sometimes you have to do what feels right at the time.
Probably bagged by now, but I'd have your trailer and pig ark if they were still available.
All the very best
Liz

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: horsemadmummy on January 18, 2013, 08:48:11 am

Have pm you I'm near Exeter and can probably take all you have left thanks sam

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: Bramblecot on January 18, 2013, 08:09:14 pm

Hi Val,
Have pm'd you re kit.  Good luck in whatever you decide to do next.  Ram bought from you last year has turned out to be LOVELY - as you said he would.

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: benthegardener on January 18, 2013, 08:31:32 pm

Hi Val Sorry to hear that.
 If the hay racks don't go, I'll take them and the shedding gate, Would be interested in any other sheep bits and pieces.
How many haylage bales are there?


Let me know if I can do anything,


Take care
Ben

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: Mel Rice on January 18, 2013, 10:30:59 pm

Sorry to here your giving up animals...if you get animal-sick you will have to do a tour of your TAS friends....You can come and visit us any time.

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: smallacre on January 19, 2013, 08:36:39 pm

Hello Val PM sent regarding the Ryelands would love to have them all

Title: Re: Sadly giving up livestock so lots of things for sale.....Somerset
Post by: Pedwardine on January 19, 2013, 08:41:18 pm

Really admire you making such a hard decision for the best of all including yourself.