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Title: single mum to 3 lads and 3 lad sheep :)
Post by: spikey_fridge on March 19, 2010, 10:53:16 am

hi folks, a wealth of information to be had on here for sure, which is much needed. funny how the theory is all perfect but practise is a bit hit and miss!!
acquired 3 north ronaldsays very recently and they are settling in lovely. one of them is very friendly and they all like buckets!
i haven't tipped them yet but hoping to soon  :-[
i'm in Stroud, nr Gloucester

Title: Re: single mum to 3 lads and 3 lad sheep :)
Post by: morri2 on March 19, 2010, 12:16:57 pm

Hi Spikey.  Just read your post.  I would love some north Ronaldsay sheep.  I don't suppose you acquired them from Adam's farm (Countryfile) did you?  With you living in Gloucs!!!  Is there a good commercial market for these lovely sheep or are you keeping them as pets or your own freezer?   I agree with your comment about practise being hit and miss - I've found that myself over the past five years - you never seem to know enough.  All the best.

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Post by: JulieS on March 19, 2010, 12:49:34 pm

Hello and welcome  :)

Title: Re: single mum to 3 lads and 3 lad sheep :)
Post by: spikey_fridge on March 19, 2010, 01:13:00 pm

i got mine from robinshill farm (rare breed). they are last years wethers. two come when called but the third is a runt and skittish and just tags along. got them really cheap and keeping them as lawnmowers.
been nearly butted once by the biggest but i take it he is settling in and sorting out the pecking order? hasn't tried today thankfully.

Title: Re: single mum to 3 lads and 3 lad sheep :)
Post by: HappyHippy on March 19, 2010, 02:44:45 pm

Hello and welcome from me in South Lanarkshire  :wave:

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Post by: sagehen on March 19, 2010, 02:50:13 pm

Hi there from Warwickshire.  :wave:  I love visiting Stroud, usually in the summer for the textile festival!

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Post by: CameronS on March 19, 2010, 07:01:40 pm

Welcome from fife  :wave:

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Post by: Hardfeather on March 19, 2010, 07:36:52 pm

 :wave: from Angus.

Title: Re: single mum to 3 lads and 3 lad sheep :)
Post by: spikey_fridge on March 19, 2010, 09:24:57 pm

thanks guys  :farmer:

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Post by: sandy on March 19, 2010, 09:44:53 pm

Wow you have your hands full, you must be on the go constantly!! Welcome from CLackmannan!!!! :wave:

Title: Re: single mum to 3 lads and 3 lad sheep :)
Post by: Rosemary on March 22, 2010, 09:53:21 pm

Hi and welcome!