Hi all
I've been briefly venturing into the sheep forum for a while now but we think this year we may try some sheep at the holding
I have loads of questions, if anyone could help?!
How many would you recommend starting with? We have 12 acres but I have horses so the sheep will probably follow the horses when they move on from grazing and go into a fresh paddock the month before they leave us.
I have been told that electric rope will keep them in, is this correct? Is does pack a rather heftier punch than wire or tape!
Should I look at orphaned lambs or slightly older ones to avoid bottle feeding?
Presuming they will be going off before xmas, will they need shelter? We have dry stone walls and plenty of thick hedges and tree lined fields ... I do have a couple of spare stables though that I can leave open with hay and straw?
How much would a half lamb sell for to family and friends?
Is it a good idea to give them a small amount of hard feed to ensure they are easier to handle at the end?
Willl they need worming whilst they are with us?
I think that's it for now! The plan is to keep some for the freezer this year and maybe next and if we get on well, and once we have learnt, maybe look into breeding after that. Thanks in advance for your help!!