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Community => Introduce yourself => Topic started by: Border Lady on September 17, 2015, 04:58:06 pm

Title: Hello from damp Devon
Post by: Border Lady on September 17, 2015, 04:58:06 pm

Hi There, :wave:

We moved to Devon just over a year ago. We have about 7 acres of grazing land.
We have White Face Dartmoor sheep, 2 elderly dogs and a 4 month old kitten. In a couple of weeks we are getting two (hopefully in calf) Shetland cows which we hope to halter train and maybe show locally. Can't wait!  :excited:

Title: Re: Hello from damp Devon
Post by: Factotum on September 17, 2015, 08:08:03 pm

Hi from a damp Moray.

Always nice to see a new Shetland owner - they are great cattle and there's lots of advice available both here & from the Breeders Association if you need it .

Sue

Title: Re: Hello from damp Devon
Post by: Kimbo on September 17, 2015, 08:43:03 pm

And hello from an uncharacteristically dry and sunny Lancashire.
I know nothing about cows

Title: Re: Hello from damp Devon
Post by: devonlady on September 18, 2015, 06:23:42 am

And hello from near Newton Abbot, whereabouts are you?

Title: Re: Hello from damp Devon
Post by: Border Lady on September 18, 2015, 07:14:57 am

We're just outside Okehampton :raining: We came from Hampshire  :sunshine:  loving the good life so far, a real learning curve!

Title: Re: Hello from damp Devon
Post by: Cosmore on September 18, 2015, 09:45:51 am

Hi from dampish Dorset, good luck with the cattle, enjoy! :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from damp Devon
Post by: waterbuffalofarmer on September 18, 2015, 11:59:27 am

Hi from Ceredigion, I hope you enjoy your cows they're fascinating creatures. There are some owners of shetlands on here, so if you need any advice am sure they will be willing to help. All the best :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Hello from damp Devon
Post by: TheSmilingSheep on September 18, 2015, 05:54:24 pm

Hello back from mid - Devon.  Keep us posted about your Shetland venture - we've stuck to sheep and occasional pigs, since didn't have the confidence for cattle.  But if we did..... it'd definitely be Shetlands....
Damp in mid Devon too.... but there's a blue sky....

Title: Re: Hello from damp Devon
Post by: Border Lady on September 18, 2015, 09:44:17 pm

Great to be welcomed by such a friendly crowd. I will definitely keep everyone posted on our Shetland adventure. Any advice will be gratefully received. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Hello from damp Devon
Post by: Lesley Silvester on September 18, 2015, 11:25:02 pm

Hi and welcome from Shropshire.  :wave: