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Community => Marketplace => Topic started by: Laurarc on February 15, 2016, 07:18:11 pm

Title: Lambing Experience Wanted Central Scotland
Post by: Laurarc on February 15, 2016, 07:18:11 pm

Hello, I am looking to gain some lambing experience in the Central Scotland area (Stirlingshire/Perthshire). I have previous experience but would like more as I hope to study veterinary medicine soon. From Dunblane with own transport.
I would be very grateful if anyone can help! Laura :)

Title: Re: Lambing Experience Wanted Central Scotland
Post by: Carse Goodlifers on February 16, 2016, 03:17:44 pm

Laura - How long are you looking to do it for?  If its a short period hopefully someone on here may be able to help but if its for a longer stint I'd recommend looking in the Scottish Farmer magazine (issues out weekly on a Friday).  There is usually some adds looking for lambers in there.  Its also available on line.
Hope you get something sorted out.

Title: Re: Lambing Experience Wanted Central Scotland
Post by: Duckduckgoose on February 16, 2016, 07:43:07 pm

Hi Laura
I know it's a bit out of your area but someone was advertising online on Aberdeenshire gumtree looking for a lamber. they often offer digs and farmers like having vet students. Also try vets in the area, they may know
Good Luck :-)

Title: Re: Lambing Experience Wanted Central Scotland
Post by: waterbuffalofarmer on February 16, 2016, 08:10:34 pm

It might be worth having a look on farming groups on Facebook, sometimes they advertise. I hope you find what you're looking for soon and do keep us updated on how you get on?

Title: Re: Lambing Experience Wanted Central Scotland
Post by: collielaw on February 19, 2016, 11:02:34 am

Hi Laura,

Your best bet would be to contact NFU Scotland or the NSA (National Sheep Association). They both have lists of farmers needing lambing help and also keep a list of people that would like experience. I know a lot of farmers around us and up north use this service so hopefully the central region is just as popular.
Unfortunately I think we're a bit far for you in the borders?

Good luck!

Title: Re: Lambing Experience Wanted Central Scotland
Post by: Laurarc on February 19, 2016, 03:22:41 pm

Thanks for your messages, I have emailed NFU and will check the Scottish Farmer magazine, unfortunately I am unable to stay away from home as I am also applying for jobs at the moment. I will keep you posted :)

Title: Re: Lambing Experience Wanted Central Scotland
Post by: Big Light on February 19, 2016, 07:57:49 pm

Hi we have 40 ewes lambing outside 10 18th march the rest about 1st April onward we are over the other side of the hill from you not far from yetts of muckhart - welcome to pop over the glen if its any use to you

Title: Re: Lambing Experience Wanted Central Scotland
Post by: Farmer joe on February 19, 2016, 11:55:58 pm

Lot folk round here not start too ebd march april al see neighbour farmer if he needs anybody or al look at my fone book n give u couple numbers too try some in syirling some clackmannanshire

Title: Re: Lambing Experience Wanted Central Scotland
Post by: Farmer joe on March 09, 2016, 10:06:25 am

If you send me a message all give you vouple numbers to try some are in stirling and some in muckhart

Title: Re: Lambing Experience Wanted Central Scotland
Post by: Bron on March 16, 2016, 08:54:55 am

Hi Laura

We have approx. 400ish ewes to lamb this year with a mix of indoor and outdoor lambing.  We are situated on a farm approx. just over an hours drive from Stirling near Dalmally on the West Coast.  Would you be willing to stay on farm, single accommodation and board provided.  We are a young couple, that could provide great character refs. My husband is very patient and a great teacher.  Thanks Bron

Title: Re: Lambing Experience Wanted Central Scotland
Post by: SandraAli on March 18, 2016, 07:34:58 pm

Hi Bron, my son is also looking for lambing experience and if you are still looking for assistance he would be able to come to you? Sandra