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Community => Marketplace => Topic started by: Glensidepig on May 05, 2013, 08:22:50 am

Title: Farm Sale
Post by: Glensidepig on May 05, 2013, 08:22:50 am
After 15 years on our smallholding on the outskirts of Bristol we are finally giving in ( just as the sun has come out) to the lure of the city for schools,jobs and teenage children's nightlife! As a result we must clear all the kit we have collected over the years. We have everything from John Deere Lawn tractor and petrol hedge trimmer, to almost new pig arks, chicken arks and houses of all sizes, down to water dispensers and ad lib feeders; as well as heat lamps, ear tag pliers, barrows, shovels, troughs, in date wormer.......You get the point. There are also a few bits and pieces that have no real value but do just the job for people like us, (cut down tubs for water and half oil cans for a hay rack etc.) It could be a treasure trove for anyone just setting up or on the look out for useful kit. If you are in the area you are welcome to pop over to browse or PM me for more details. I will have a vague idea what I think individual items are worth but all sensible offers will be considered. We will also have a pair of Embden geese and a nice flock of Jacob ewes with lambs at foot to rehome. Look forward to seeing you. Kettle always on if you've made a trek.
Title: Re: Farm Sale
Post by: Rosemary on May 05, 2013, 08:57:32 am
You're better parents than me - I'd have just bought them a bicycle  ;D

Good luck in your new life in the city - maybe you'll come back to smallholding in the future  :)
Title: Re: Farm Sale
Post by: Mammyshaz on May 05, 2013, 12:21:24 pm
I'm too far away but good luck, hope it  goes well   :sunshine:
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Post by: Gunnermark on May 05, 2013, 04:15:37 pm
Where are you in relation to outskirts of Bristol?? Sounds like a big change for you!
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Post by: woollyval on May 05, 2013, 05:08:34 pm
What chicken arks etc have you? we are going to chicken tractors from a big house!
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Post by: colliewobbles on May 05, 2013, 08:42:21 pm
Hi there - have PM'd you
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Post by: doganjo on May 05, 2013, 08:58:49 pm
Hope you've made a good choice - I sent both of mine off to university at 17 so we could live in the country  :innocent: (not really JUST for that reason  :eyelashes: )   My  42 year old daughter and 40 year old son told me today at dinner that it was the best thing their Dad and i ever did for them.  Good ;luck with your new life.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Farm Sale
Post by: Tudful Tamworths on May 05, 2013, 11:02:08 pm
I've sent you a message, too.
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Post by: Possum on May 06, 2013, 09:38:08 pm
Would be interested in one of your chicken arks. Will PM you. :)
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Post by: nicandem on May 08, 2013, 09:07:16 am
hello, would be interested in some bits and bobs (petrol hedge trimmer especially)
I'm just north in Berkeley, whereabouts are you?
Nic
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Post by: steve_in_devon on May 08, 2013, 09:20:25 am
Hi there, same you have to move. I would love to live on a smallholding.
What price are you wanting for your Jacob ewes?
Cheers
Title: Re: Farm Sale
Post by: Shropshirelass on May 08, 2013, 11:25:27 am
How many ewes & lambs & are they registered pedigrees?
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Post by: suedavies0117 on May 08, 2013, 06:41:24 pm
Hi
I live at Bedminster down but will be moving to Snowdonia on Friday woohoo to start a new life as a smallholder so we are in need of everything as at the moment there is just the land and house
can you please let me know where you are and what is still available
we will be coming back and forwards for a couple of weeks to sort out things in Bristol so can arrange to pop round to see you
thanks
sue