[Hillview Farm]

So I got a call from a lady I bought some sheep off in jan. She said she has some retired and semi retired Shetland ewes that she needs to move on as she is cutting down On numbers.

Went to see them today and oh I just feel in love! Not exactly sure how many I'm picking up as most of them have lambs at foot. And the best part is she is giving them to me and I'm paying a small amount for the lambs. So it saves me topping my extra grass

They all have sweet names but i Will get you all pictures!!

[kelly58]

They are addictive  Enjoy ! 

[Bionic]

Sounds good to me 

[Q]

Mad?, you would be crazy not to!

[Brucklay]

Before read the post my comment was going to be "yes" but as they are shetands your right to be in love 

[MarvinH]

retired/semi retired - yes your mad.

[ladyK]

Lovely! 

[Hillview Farm]

There is only one who is 'retired' she slipped her lamb, the rest are fit to breed.

I didn't quite explain but I need them for some conservation grazing so it doesn't matter if they are or not bred from!

[ellied]

Yes you're mad but you're in good company here, enjoy and get those pictures up, I love shetland sheep

[Tim W]

After your last CLA scare have you decided to pre-test any bought in stock for nastys?

I work on the principle that every animal coming on is a threat

[waterbuffalofarmer]

Well if I was you I would have those sheep as well. It is once in a lifetime and you shouldn't miss the oppertunity when it knocks.

[Hillview Farm]

They are going straight into isolation to be monitored. They won't be in contact with the other sheep and the others will never graze where these are going. Will have them tested anyway

[Tim W]

Good plan----

[Pedwardine]

Love Shetlands 

[Roxy]

I have a lot of what I call "sad cases" and old guys on our place......and to be honest I would probably have done the same at one time!!  But, I have seriously got to cut down, so have got stricter with myself.  But, your Shetlands can be bred from, so that's good!!