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Community => Marketplace => Topic started by: mebnandtrn on March 23, 2014, 08:50:36 am

Title: wanted - sheep in Cheshire!
Post by: mebnandtrn on March 23, 2014, 08:50:36 am

We have just sorted out the fencing on our paddock and that was the last thing needed (touch wood and fingers crossed!!) in order to start actually having sheep!  We have 3 acres at this time, with more hopefully on the way.  We are looking for some sheep, either in lamb or with lambs at foot, or possibly just ewes for breeding next spring.  That may seem quite vague, but we are keeping our options open!  The plan is to start a small flock and grow it over time.  We are in Cheshire and have relevant numbers etc for movement.  Many thanks

Title: Re: wanted - sheep in Cheshire!
Post by: Blacksheep on March 23, 2014, 02:52:11 pm

We are in Shropshire and will have a large selection of pedigree Zwartbles ewe lambs available from May onwards, we will also be selling older ewes later in the year after weaning. Lovely sheep that are more docile and friendly than many breeds and the lamb produces excellent succulent lean meat.

Title: Re: wanted - sheep in Cheshire!
Post by: in the hills on March 23, 2014, 07:17:56 pm

 :wave:

We have Soay - last years ewe lambs, shearling ewe etc.

We are in Powys, nr. Welshpool. They are registered, treated for fluke, Heptavac'd and bucket trained.

PM if you want any details or just info. on Soay as a breed.  ;D

Title: Re: wanted - sheep in Cheshire!
Post by: ScotsGirl on March 23, 2014, 07:30:39 pm

I have some nice Suffolk mule shearlings and a few black welsh shearlings. Unfortunately in Wiltshire so might be too far.

Title: Re: wanted - sheep in Cheshire!
Post by: AMWJMW on March 24, 2014, 06:48:03 am

Hi - we are in Chester and have Ewes with Charollais lambs at foot - dry navels and ready to go now.

Title: Re: wanted - sheep in Cheshire!
Post by: Marches Farmer on March 24, 2014, 09:29:33 am

We are in NE Herefordshire and will have Southdowns with lambs at foot in early May, or ewe lambs in August.  You're welcome to come and have a look at the flock and a chat about the breed generally if you're down this way - perhaps going to the Royal Three Counties or the NSA Sheep 2014 Show at Malvern?

Title: Re: wanted - sheep in Cheshire!
Post by: FiB on March 24, 2014, 12:29:35 pm

Lots to choose from!  we have a couple of Lleyn both with twin lambs (welsh mountain ram)at foot and are in Bala, gwynedd .  Outdoor lambers , both on second year of lambing and great mothers (no intervention either year).  I have decided to concentrate on my Beulah.  May have some Beulah couples to sell later.

Title: Re: wanted - sheep in Cheshire!
Post by: mebnandtrn on March 29, 2014, 05:12:40 pm

Thank you to everyone who offered sheep etc.  We now have 5 ewes and 7 lambs from someone on here.  Many thanks.