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Community => Marketplace => Topic started by: wellies on July 31, 2010, 01:03:20 pm

Title: Ryeland sheep wanted
Post by: wellies on July 31, 2010, 01:03:20 pm

Hello, I am looking for some Ryeland sheep to purchase. I am based in Shropshire and want some to help keep the grass down in the field. Does anyone know where I can find any for sale? Any information would be really helpful - thank you

Title: Re: Ryeland sheep wanted
Post by: Blinkers on July 31, 2010, 06:46:49 pm

There is the Annual Show and Sale at Ludlow Market on 28th August .    http://www.ryelandfbs.com      has all the and also a list of breeders in your area.  :sheep: ;D

Title: Re: Ryeland sheep wanted
Post by: wellies on July 31, 2010, 06:48:13 pm

thank you very much for the link, I shall have a good look at that and hopefully get to the sale too  ;D

Title: Re: Ryeland sheep wanted
Post by: The Chicken Lady on July 31, 2010, 08:38:25 pm

What are you looking for? I have some of this years lambs that I may sell for breeding instead of meat. They can all be registered. The father is Roston King Pin and the mums are registered - from the Bosworth flock. I am in Cheshire.

Title: Re: Ryeland sheep wanted
Post by: Roxy on July 31, 2010, 11:22:44 pm

I have met the Chicken Ladys Flock of Rylands, and they are very nice.  I would say too nice for eating, and should be used for breeding.

Title: Re: Ryeland sheep wanted
Post by: ellisr on July 31, 2010, 11:26:01 pm

Ryelands are beautiful but remember the meat is the choice of the Queen

Title: Re: Ryeland sheep wanted
Post by: wellies on August 01, 2010, 01:04:26 pm

Thank you for your replies, Chicken lady I am looking for 4 - 5 which would be kept primarily to keep the grass down and to cross graze with the horses with the intention of breeding from them at a later date. Depending on numbers etc a couple of the resulting offspring maybe eaten. Could you let me know any more information, price of your stock etc, perhaps you could messgae me? Thank you 

Title: Re: Ryeland sheep wanted
Post by: The Chicken Lady on August 02, 2010, 06:24:52 pm

I will check how many ewes I have. Would you want them registered?

Title: Re: Ryeland sheep wanted
Post by: wellies on August 02, 2010, 07:01:28 pm

Hi again, no there would be no need for them to be registered I don't think? Thank you

Title: Re: Ryeland sheep wanted
Post by: Cinderhills on August 02, 2010, 08:03:57 pm

I have Ryelands and they are lovely. Our ram is like a big soft teddy bear! You'll love them. The meat is delicious too.

Title: Re: Ryeland sheep wanted
Post by: ellisr on August 02, 2010, 09:02:09 pm

Glad it isn't just my ryeland ram that is a big softie

Title: Re: Ryeland sheep wanted
Post by: Shnoowie on August 03, 2010, 10:45:42 am

We've just started a flock of Ryelands and they are gorgeous.  Our lambs are very friendly, and I think our eldest ewe has more brains than we give her credit for.  Would really suggest getting some!  Though, if you want pedigree ones make sure they are able to be registered; two of ours had an un-registered sire, so we have had to wait for him to be able registered to register ours.  :farmer: