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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Orinoco on May 05, 2013, 10:24:46 pm

Title: We have sheep
Post by: Orinoco on May 05, 2013, 10:24:46 pm

We picked up our first few Ouessant Sheep today (long day), they are fab and ours, just hope I learn quick.  After 3 hours of been in a trailer they just wandered out and started eating the grass, I though had stressed all the way about the trailer going over bumps or stopping and starting etc.

The place we bought were unfortunately very disorganised and the owner was rather difficult and miserable (serious biting of tongue), and down the worst kept road I have ever travelled.

They are all safely tucked up in a stable for the night.

K

Title: Re: We have sheep
Post by: Pedwardine on May 05, 2013, 10:31:23 pm

Hope you have a lovely adventure with them. Post some pics when you get a chance. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: We have sheep
Post by: Mammyshaz on May 06, 2013, 12:46:01 am

Congratulations on becoming new sheep owners   :thumbsup:

Hey sound like they have landed on their feet. Piccies  :eyelashes:

Title: Re: We have sheep
Post by: kanisha on May 06, 2013, 06:18:35 am

 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: We have sheep
Post by: sokel on May 06, 2013, 07:50:31 am

Where did you get them ?
Just someone near me has Ouessant Sheep advertised for sale and they definatly have a long badly kept track  ::)

Title: Re: We have sheep
Post by: SteveHants on May 06, 2013, 08:31:08 am

If someone has a bad reputation why would you ever buy stock off them?


Unless, of course they have the reputation for being a grumpy bugger who produces exellent stock, which is different.... :innocent:

Title: Re: We have sheep
Post by: Orinoco on May 06, 2013, 10:18:38 am

Not many Ouessants for sale within a radius I can drive in a day, I don't doubt the quality of the animals just I expect at least a smile from the seller.

We were really made to feel a nuisance.  Maybe it’s just me but we are all busy and maybe not as organised as we should be but a smile and a welcoming approach doesn't cost anything and covers a multitude of problems,  I am not good at holding my tongue in these situations and if it wasn't for another lady and young man who where helpful I may have left without any, but now we know why the owner (who is a vet), doesn't handle the sales.

They wanted us to buy some of their Alpaca's as well, there are many nice sellers out there so have no intention of going back.

All done though, we did come away with one less than we wanted so are on the lookout for another.

K

Title: Re: We have sheep
Post by: Eastling on May 06, 2013, 10:22:27 am

All very exciting. I think they have certainly fallen on their feet with you. Good luck with them and enjoy. Pic would be good when you get a chance.

Title: Re: We have sheep
Post by: MrsJ on May 06, 2013, 01:02:27 pm

Congratulations!  Hope you get as much fun out of your sheep as we do.