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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: scremmit on November 22, 2016, 12:22:51 pm

Title: Eartags...
Post by: scremmit on November 22, 2016, 12:22:51 pm

Hi folks- Sorry about this really boring question...

For one reason or another (Long story!)  we have been issued with a new flock number for our tiny little flock of sheep and we need to get nine eartags printed and buy a tool to do the job- can anybody recommend a supplier?

We are in Shropshire, if that makes a difference, but would like to do it via the internet...

I have looked at the list of approved suppliers but it is as long as my arm- some recommendations from people would be better than pot luck...

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Eartags...
Post by: Foobar on November 22, 2016, 12:47:20 pm

Shearwell, online or over the phone (use their SET tags).  Best company for tags and customer service.

Title: Re: Eartags...
Post by: CarolineJ on November 22, 2016, 03:48:59 pm

Another vote for Shearwell here - find them very easy to apply.

Title: Re: Eartags...
Post by: twizzel on November 22, 2016, 05:13:15 pm

Ketchum here :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Eartags...
Post by: Anke on November 22, 2016, 07:18:13 pm

Another vote for Shearwells - SETEid tags for both sheep and goats. Good retention rates.

Title: Re: Eartags...
Post by: scremmit on November 23, 2016, 07:28:30 am

Thank you team!

Tags and applicator ordered with no fuss and some friendly advice from shearwells. ...

Only 25 quid delivered!