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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: sabc15 on May 30, 2014, 03:03:10 pm

Title: Dorper sheep.
Post by: sabc15 on May 30, 2014, 03:03:10 pm

Hi. I am looking to start a small flock of Dorper sheep here in Brittany,but can't find a uk breeder who will supply and transport to France,I have exhausted all avenues here in France,so if anyone knows of a breeder that would be willing to arrange transport love to hear from you.sabc15.

Title: Re: Dorper sheep.
Post by: Tim W on May 30, 2014, 07:20:29 pm

Exporting from UK to France is a hassle---try from Germany/Netherlands instead it should be cheaper
Start your search here www.nolana-schafe.de (http://www.nolana-schafe.de)

make sure you have a decent footbath  ;)

Title: Re: Dorper sheep.
Post by: smallflockshearing on May 30, 2014, 07:41:22 pm

Funnily enough, I sheared a White Dorper this afternoon.  I say 'sheared', but it was more of a mat removal - came off in one solid, felted, hairy sheet.
I don't know of a breeder, but I could ask the lady whose sheep it was to see if she could put you in contact with them.
Or try http://www.dorpersheepsociety.co.uk/ (http://www.dorpersheepsociety.co.uk/) - if you haven't already.