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Community => Marketplace => Topic started by: Backinwellies on February 20, 2014, 07:59:07 am

Title: Shetland Cattle for Sale. Somerset
Post by: Backinwellies on February 20, 2014, 07:59:07 am

Tree Tops Farm  Somerset  is having to reduce their cattle numbers due to the weather and ground conditions ... and fast.   They are going for meat if not sold.    I found this on Shetland facebook page if anyone is interested .... am trying to pursued myself I've no room for more!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Shetland Cattle for Sale. Somerset
Post by: Bionic on February 20, 2014, 08:18:34 am

Linda, you know you DO have room for more  ;D

Title: Re: Shetland Cattle for Sale. Somerset
Post by: Rosemary on February 20, 2014, 09:04:07 am

The owner should contact SCBA - if she has any exceptional bloodlines, they may be able to help. It would be a shame if any particularly good genetics were lost to the breed.

Title: Re: Shetland Cattle for Sale. Somerset
Post by: mab on February 21, 2014, 07:27:46 pm

I'm very tempted, but I'm still at the daydreaming phase re: cow ownership - don't have a single book on the subject, let alone read one.

luckily I don't own a suitable trailer or vehicle to tow such trailer, so I can't be tempted into cow ownership just yet.

m

Title: Re: Shetland Cattle for Sale. Somerset
Post by: Backinwellies on February 21, 2014, 08:02:05 pm

Sorry MAB  ... no transport id not an excuse ..... can be delivered!

Title: Re: Shetland Cattle for Sale. Somerset
Post by: mab on February 21, 2014, 08:15:43 pm

 ;D OK, but not knowing how to look after them is.

just hypothetically: are these tame cows? - i.e. if I'm looking for a house cow & calf but don't have any cow handling equipment or experience.

marcus

Title: Re: Shetland Cattle for Sale. Somerset
Post by: Backinwellies on February 22, 2014, 07:36:33 am

Were bred for just that. Good meat too.      A great breed ... but obviously the individual temperament varies.... and they eat rushes!!!

Title: Re: Shetland Cattle for Sale. Somerset
Post by: horsemadmummy on February 26, 2014, 08:03:06 pm

How could I find out what's left?  We are looking to graze some woodland near exeter

Title: Re: Shetland Cattle for Sale. Somerset
Post by: Backinwellies on February 26, 2014, 08:23:42 pm

I'm off there tomorrow... just google tree tops farm somerset ...

Title: Re: Shetland Cattle for Sale. Somerset
Post by: mab on February 26, 2014, 09:29:26 pm

I googled tree tops farm somerset and all I could see were three horses for sale (seemed to be a stud) - you must use a different google.

Title: Re: Shetland Cattle for Sale. Somerset
Post by: Backinwellies on February 27, 2014, 08:02:01 pm

http://www.treetops-farm.co.uk/ (http://www.treetops-farm.co.uk/)

It is mainly equine but has various rare breeds too.  Has several Shetland cows with calves, and 2 bulls for sale. All in good condition.  I'm intending to purchase a mother and daughter.