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Community => Introduce yourself => Topic started by: Dangermouse on February 10, 2010, 12:28:39 pm

Title: Another newbie
Post by: Dangermouse on February 10, 2010, 12:28:39 pm

Hi all, Im now in the process of buying some land in Norfolk and I am hoping to run as a very small smallholding (2.5 acres)

Im planning on keeping aminly rare breed sheep

Im sure ill be asking for loads of advice in the future

Title: Re: Another newbie
Post by: pottsie on February 10, 2010, 01:28:15 pm

Hi and welcome from snowy Durham.

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Post by: Dangermouse on February 10, 2010, 01:43:46 pm

Thanks pottsie, its trying to snow down here in Norfolk as well

brrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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Post by: daniellestocks on February 10, 2010, 01:45:21 pm

Hello from snowy Pickering, North Yorks, welcome, your sure to get plenty of sound advice on here, good luck  :)
Danielle

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Post by: Rosemary on February 10, 2010, 01:50:15 pm

Hi and welcome from sunny Alloa.

Have you decided on a breed yet?

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Post by: JulieS on February 10, 2010, 02:02:59 pm

Hello and welcome from sunny Devon  :)

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Post by: Dangermouse on February 10, 2010, 02:10:47 pm

Quote from: Rosemary on February 10, 2010, 01:50:15 pm

Hi and welcome from sunny Alloa.

Have you decided on a breed yet?

I still have a lot of research to do but Portlands are looking good to me  ;D

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Post by: Hilarysmum on February 10, 2010, 04:42:33 pm

We keep mainly pigs but have 2 ewes and a surprise lamb.

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Post by: HappyHippy on February 10, 2010, 06:04:34 pm

Hello from me in South Lanarkshire  ;D

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Post by: Micko on February 10, 2010, 06:30:38 pm

Hi and welcome from Northumberland. Been smacking fencing posts in through the snow today to keep warm.

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Post by: CameronS on February 10, 2010, 07:46:33 pm

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Hello from snowy Pickering, North Yorks

i know its hijacking this post, but how bad is the snow, we are supposed to be coming down to Great Habton this weekend and we haven't heard from my Aunt and Uncle and i don't really ffacny getting stuck in the car  ;D.

And welcome from a cold (but not snowed in) fife

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Post by: little blue on February 10, 2010, 08:39:09 pm

Hello and welcome from Derbyshire.  its Very Cold!!

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Post by: Dangermouse on February 10, 2010, 08:43:56 pm

Quote from: CameronS on February 10, 2010, 07:46:33 pm

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Hello from snowy Pickering, North Yorks

i know its hijacking this post, but how bad is the snow, we are supposed to be coming down to Great Habton this weekend and we haven't heard from my Aunt and Uncle and i don't really ffacny getting stuck in the car  ;D.

And welcome from a cold (but not snowed in) fife

Just a little snow in Norolk today but it is dam cold

Title: Re: Another newbie
Post by: ballingall on February 11, 2010, 09:39:46 pm

Hello and welcome!  :)

Title: Re: Another newbie
Post by: Farmer on February 26, 2010, 07:59:09 pm

Hi and a belated welcome from Staffordshire...Portland are a lovely breed, I have Balwens, Shropshire and Southdown...consider what you want from your animals before you decide on what to buy...some are better for producing meat/wool than others and some breeds are smaller/larger and hardier...if your new to sheep I would suggest you seek advice before spending your money.

Best of luck with your project...

Farmer,  :farmer: