Author Topic: Shetland Cattle for Sale. Somerset (Read 3708 times)

Backinwellies · « **on:** February 20, 2014, 07:59:07 am »

Tree Tops Farm Somerset is having to reduce their cattle numbers due to the weather and ground conditions ... and fast. They are going for meat if not sold. I found this on Shetland facebook page if anyone is interested .... am trying to pursued myself I've no room for more!!!!!!!

Bionic · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2014, 08:18:34 am »

Linda, you know you DO have room for more

Rosemary · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2014, 09:04:07 am »

The owner should contact SCBA - if she has any exceptional bloodlines, they may be able to help. It would be a shame if any particularly good genetics were lost to the breed.

mab · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2014, 07:27:46 pm »

I'm very tempted, but I'm still at the daydreaming phase re: cow ownership - don't have a single book on the subject, let alone read one.

luckily I don't own a suitable trailer or vehicle to tow such trailer, so I can't be tempted into cow ownership just yet.

m

Backinwellies · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2014, 08:02:05 pm »

Sorry MAB ... no transport id not an excuse ..... can be delivered!

mab · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2014, 08:15:43 pm »

OK, but not knowing how to look after them is.

just hypothetically: are these tame cows? - i.e. if I'm looking for a house cow & calf but don't have any cow handling equipment or experience.

marcus

Backinwellies · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2014, 07:36:33 am »

Were bred for just that. Good meat too. A great breed ... but obviously the individual temperament varies.... and they eat rushes!!!

horsemadmummy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2014, 08:03:06 pm »

How could I find out what's left? We are looking to graze some woodland near exeter

Backinwellies · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2014, 08:23:42 pm »

I'm off there tomorrow... just google tree tops farm somerset ...

mab · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2014, 09:29:26 pm »

I googled tree tops farm somerset and all I could see were three horses for sale (seemed to be a stud) - you must use a different google.

Backinwellies · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2014, 08:02:01 pm »

http://www.treetops-farm.co.uk/

It is mainly equine but has various rare breeds too. Has several Shetland cows with calves, and 2 bulls for sale. All in good condition. I'm intending to purchase a mother and daughter.