Author Topic: flock numbers (Read 4480 times)

WarescotFarm · « **on:** March 11, 2013, 05:54:01 pm »

do I need a flck number before buying at auction or can it be done after? I do have a CPH

Thanks!

lachlanandmarcus · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2013, 06:58:20 pm »

In theory before. They can give it you over the phone often (and they gave my cattle the same one as the one I already had for sheep), but best to phone beforehand, they are fine if you might or might not buy on this occasion.

WarescotFarm · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2013, 07:17:07 pm »

That's great thanks, for paperwork on buying is that all they need CPH & flock number?

WarescotFarm · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2013, 07:17:40 pm »

do they need AML1 forms printed out or anything?

Thanks folks!!

shep53 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2013, 07:26:44 pm »

May i ask have you been to an auction and watched the process,good if you can have experienced person with you to stop you getting carried away and help understand the auctioneer and the systems

WarescotFarm · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2013, 07:31:12 pm »

no never been but my friend is going for me with someone who knows system but for pigs not sheep LOL

shep53 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2013, 07:37:38 pm »

The blind leading the blind

what are you hoping to buy ,and do you know a rough price . Which mart ? so i can maybe find last weeks mart report

WarescotFarm · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2013, 07:41:46 pm »

Oh that would be amazing if you could!

We are after cade lambs (just 2 or 3)

at THE LIVESTOCK MARKET,

WYNCOLLS ROAD,

COLCHESTER,

CO4 9HU

shep53 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2013, 08:05:00 pm »

OK been on their website www.stanfords-colchester.co.uk looked back over several sales reports but no mention of cade lambs.. Tried typing in Cade lamb prices and found many private sales at £20 -£25 hope this helps. My only advice would be buy the strongest looking lamb for the age and price DO not buy the small thin lamb because you feel sorry for it .

WarescotFarm · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2013, 08:11:23 pm »

THANK YOU!

lachlanandmarcus · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2013, 10:22:18 pm »

Quote from: WarescotFarm on March 11, 2013, 07:17:40 pm

do they need AML1 forms printed out or anything?

Thanks folks!!

You will need them to transport the sheep so a good idea to print some, mind you once you have flock no then (in Scotland at least) they send you a block of them but that won't arrive for a few days/week

Hazelwood Flock · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2013, 10:58:00 pm »

Most marts print out an AML1 form when you pay for your purchase, all they need to know is the CPH of the destination holding. You will need to register as a sheep keeper with the relevant authority who will give you a flock number.