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Community => Introduce yourself => Topic started by: lamb_whisperer on April 04, 2011, 10:57:32 am

Title: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: lamb_whisperer on April 04, 2011, 10:57:32 am

Hello,

A bit about me, well the family farm is sheep, we are just finishing the lambing.  Had a lot of triplets and quads this year so am a little tired ... lots of bottle feeding.  Farming being what it is today, I have to work full time as well.  So i work for a company who supplies equipment for pig farming.  I am 25, female and enjoy nothing more than being with the animals. 

I have a few other animals, including horse, chickens, dogs and cats.

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: lamb_whisperer on April 04, 2011, 10:59:36 am

whoops, clicked post before I meant to!!  Anyway ... came across this site by chance and thought it looked perfect to share information with people.  I am always seeking advice for my little lambs, and hopefully I'll have some to offer for sheep and pigs, horses and poultry! 
So hello everyone on accidental smallholder!

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: JulieS on April 04, 2011, 11:14:18 am

Hello and welcome from Devon  :)

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: HappyHippy on April 04, 2011, 11:39:18 am

Hello from me in South Lanarkshire  :wave:
Look forward to hearing more from you  ;D

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: Beewyched on April 04, 2011, 12:30:15 pm

Hiya & welcome from West Scotland  :wave:

 :pig: :chook: :dog: :bee:  :carrot: :brocolli: :rasp: :apple: (  :&>  :sheep: to come )

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: Hilarysmum on April 04, 2011, 01:01:35 pm

Welcome from a frenetic pig addict in Brittany

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: Roxy on April 04, 2011, 10:41:01 pm

 :wave:  Hello and welcome from Derbyshire!

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: Sandy on April 04, 2011, 10:48:41 pm

Hi from Clackmannan, been on this forum for ages but still know nothing!! Hi :wave:

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: ambriel on April 04, 2011, 11:39:51 pm

Hello, and welcome, from NW Sutherland.

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: katie on April 05, 2011, 08:49:48 am

Hello and welcome from Worcestershire! :wave:

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: Rosemary on April 05, 2011, 08:53:14 am

Hello and welcome from sunny Carnoustie  :wave: Where are you located?

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: ballingall on April 05, 2011, 06:19:25 pm

Hello and welcome from rainy and windy Falkirk!

Isn't it a shame we all need to work as well? I could so much more if I only didn't have to work!


Beth

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: Helencus on April 05, 2011, 06:38:00 pm

Hello and welcome fron N W Leicestershire  ;D

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: little blue on April 05, 2011, 09:42:27 pm

hello and welcome... discounts much appreciated!! ( good idea HH!)

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: lamb_whisperer on April 06, 2011, 11:40:52 am

Well, I actually joined to learn about pig farming but also to talk to fellow sheep farmers as we all experience problems, and someone else's experience is quite often a lot better (and cheaper) than any vet's advice. 

I didn't join in my professional capacity.  Discounts are not in my area, just I can always ask ... it does usually depend on quantity though.  i have suggested we discount different items every month or so though .. so shall post any offers if that helps?

It is a shame I have to work.  i like nothing better than being on the farm with my animals, maybe that it a little selfish for a 25 year old, and I should work, but the farm is a lot of work!  It would run so much better if I could be there full time.  Luckily, I love my job though and the company I work for.  i couldn't ask for better people.

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: darkbrowneggs on April 06, 2011, 12:10:03 pm

Hi there, and another Welcome from Worcestershire   :wave:

All the best
Sue

Title: Re: Female sheep farmer who works in the pig industry
Post by: chrispy4949 on April 08, 2011, 12:51:40 pm

Hi and welcome from the Shumen area in Bulgaria.   chrispy4949   :wave: