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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Kevnyorks on August 12, 2009, 08:54:40 am

Title: Help what breed ?
Post by: Kevnyorks on August 12, 2009, 08:54:40 am

Hi every one,
I have just managed to get a bit of land near Scarborough and I am after getting a few sheep,as I am new to this any help would be greatfully accepted, Whats a good breed to start off with etc.
Was looking at Kerry Hills.
Thank Kev

Title: Re: Help what breed ?
Post by: Tullywood Farm on August 12, 2009, 10:55:23 am

You have picked a great breed and here is a link to your local breeder

http://www.rosewoodfarms.co.uk/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

Good Luck with them - the're lovely - look a bit like pandas ;D ;D ;D

Julie

Title: Re: Help what breed ?
Post by: Bodger on August 13, 2009, 09:32:55 am

You'll find Rob extremely helpful.

Title: Re: Help what breed ?
Post by: tirdu on August 13, 2009, 06:25:04 pm

I have Kerryh Hills and only one way 2 describe them - highly spirited!!!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Help what breed ?
Post by: Castle Farm on August 14, 2009, 11:06:22 pm

Lovely breed the Kerry Hill.Bit expencive to start on and finding a tup may be a problem.Your looking at £100+ for a mismark and a hell of a lot more for anything any good.
I'd get hold of a few full mouthed first and see how you get on before spending serious money on a pure breed.
I have Lleyns top class ewes.