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Introduce yourself / Re: South Lanarkshire - new to the forum

« Last post by Fleecewife on August 30, 2025, 10:52:56 pm »

Hi

I've used the site on and off for some time now and just getting started with posting.

If anyone is in the Lanarkshire or Ayrshire areas it would be great to connect.

I've got a small flock of sheep, ducks and hens, and 3 horses and am training my own sheepdogs.  This winter I am planning to plant an orchard! The work will keep me warm in the cold weather

Amanda

Hi Amanda, I'm in S Lanarks too, near Biggar    We have a few sheep left, some geese, no hens (thanks foxie), a veggie garden plus lots of trees and wildlife areas.  We are slowly winding down the livestock.  I always wanted a donkey but I wasn't allowed one, too late now     Whereabouts are you?
Juliet

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Introduce yourself / Re: South Lanarkshire - new to the forum

« Last post by smaarthorses on August 30, 2025, 12:25:39 pm »

I hope all is well in carnoustie

I'm planting heritage apples, pears etc. And plan to have soft fruit bushes as well. I've already got soft fruit bushes dotted about the holding but this time it will be in a specific area.

I will be at the smallholders festival. It seems to be getting better and better each year since recovering from lockdown.

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Marketplace / FS goat kids (Scottish Borders)

« Last post by shankendfarming on August 30, 2025, 12:07:31 pm »

I have a selection of goat kids for sale. They are all dairy type crossbred goats.

There are 2 nanny kids available. Both are black and white. Price is £80 a head

There are 5 wether kids available. Some are brown and white/tan and the others are black and white. Price £60 a head for the 3 strong ones and there are 2 smaller ones who are orphans and they are £40 a head.

Also available are 2 wethers born last year. They are both brown and white/tan. Price is £80 a head for them.

Located in the Scottish Borders.

Pm for more information

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Marketplace / Jacob ram lamb (Scottish Borders)

« Last post by orchidhill on August 26, 2025, 07:22:29 pm »

We have a Jacob ram lamb 4 horns lovely lad for sale he is not registered but is from pedigree registered animals.
We are reducing our flock due to loss of grazing so he needs a new home.
We are in Scottish Borders just north of Jedburgh.
contact us if interested for price. it is negotiable 

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Announcements / New diary post: Tatties / Autumn / Henhouse extension

« Last post by TAS Bot on August 25, 2025, 08:16:06 am »

A new TAS diary entry has been posted: Tatties / Autumn / Henhouse extension

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Introduce yourself / Re: South Lanarkshire - new to the forum

« Last post by Rosemary on August 25, 2025, 07:29:00 am »

Hello and welcome from a bit further afield, in Carnoustie.
What varieties of apples are you planning to plant? Assuming it is an apple orchard?
Hope you're coming along to the Scottiah Smallholder Festival in October.

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Introduce yourself / Re: South Lanarkshire - new to the forum

« Last post by RCTman on August 24, 2025, 03:50:19 pm »

Hi and welcome from South Wales

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Introduce yourself / South Lanarkshire - new to the forum

« Last post by smaarthorses on August 24, 2025, 09:51:00 am »

Hi

I've used the site on and off for some time now and just getting started with posting.

If anyone is in the Lanarkshire or Ayrshire areas it would be great to connect.

I've got a small flock of sheep, ducks and hens, and 3 horses and am training my own sheepdogs.  This winter I am planning to plant an orchard! The work will keep me warm in the cold weather 😀

Amanda

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Land Management / Re: Red Diesel - Ellon / Pitmeddon Area, Aberdeenshire

« Last post by Kiran on August 23, 2025, 06:08:59 am »

Actual fuel bowesers and TransCubes etc  can be quite expensive although they do appear on market place every now and again. Diesel bug forms when you get water in the fuel, typically this happens when there is empty air space in your tank and condensation forms. To avoid this, I favour smaller 205L (55gal) drums amd keep 2 or 3 of them on an interceptor tray to catch any leaks. Never had a problem with this. That being said here, so long as its for agricultural use they'll also discharge into IBCs

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Marketplace / FS Tamworth weaners (Scottish Borders)

« Last post by shankendfarming on August 22, 2025, 01:55:30 pm »

Birth notified Tamworth weaners looking for new homes. Ready to go from the 5th of September. 2 different litters - Melody x Jasper and Golden rose x Royal standard. Will be wormed and tagged before they leaveBoth females and castrated males available. A third litter which is a Princess x Jasper litter will be avaliable from 24th of September.

Price £50 a head.

Located in the Scottish Borders