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Horse & Farm

  • Joined Dec 2011
  • North Cumbria
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2013, 06:35:44 pm »
Sorry I haven't got back to you all and thank you for your kind words.

Things have taken a turn for the worst here, but I shall try and get back to you all when I can.

x
"A good farmer is nothing more nor less than a handy man with a sense of humus"

mojocafa

  • Joined Sep 2012
  • Angus
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2013, 07:12:13 pm »
I don't quite know what to write but I felt I wanted to reply, wishing you lots of strength and look after yourself
Mojo
pygmy goats, gsd, border collie, scots dumpys, cochins, araucanas, shetland ducks and geese,  marrans, and pea fowl in a pear tree.

darkbrowneggs

  • Joined Aug 2010
    • The World is My Lobster
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2013, 07:21:18 pm »
In my thoughts over this difficult time and hoping things will improve for you soon x
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For lots of info about Marans and how to breed and look after them see www.darkbrowneggs.info

Roxy

  • Joined May 2009
  • Peak District
    • festivalcarriages.co.uk
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #18 on: July 22, 2013, 07:35:28 pm »
So sorry you are having problems - really hope your luck changes for the better.

sabrina

  • Joined Nov 2008
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2013, 08:19:50 pm »
so sorry to hear this, thinking of you  :hug:

sokel

  • Joined Jun 2012
  • S W northumberland
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #20 on: August 13, 2013, 09:52:11 am »
Lovely to meet you yesterday Caroline, Spotty and Dot are a credit to you and we love them.
See you again on Thursday  :thumbsup:
Graham

goosepimple

  • Joined May 2010
  • nr Lauder, Scottish Borders
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #21 on: August 13, 2013, 10:03:21 am »
Such a pity, but it's for the best and you will find other focuses animal-wise I'm sure.  Daisy's Mum (on here) bought a zebra finch couple at auction to have inside her house - they are very happy and breeding in their cage.  Sorry if that sounds silly to mention but it may be a nice focus to have birds around.  Also it may be worth mentioning that farm parks often take stock from people.  All the best to you  :hug:
registered soay, castlemilk moorit  and north ronaldsay sheep, pygmy goats, steinbacher geese, muscovy ducks, various hens, lots of visiting mallards, a naughty border collie, a puss and a couple of guinea pigs

Marches Farmer

  • Joined Dec 2012
  • Herefordshire
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #22 on: August 13, 2013, 04:27:47 pm »
Very tough to have to give up a dream.  In a year's time hopefully all will be sorted out and some aspects of your life will be easier. 

Horse & Farm

  • Joined Dec 2011
  • North Cumbria
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #23 on: August 14, 2013, 04:57:02 pm »
Thank you all.


As you can read above sokel has the two lambs, Spot and Dotty.
Fingers crossed that they continue to be as well behaved and loving as I found them to be.


In all fairness, these were the two animals that really broke my heart, and also the two that most people offered forever homes for.


Thank you all who offered - your kindness has reduced me to tears.


We are really struggling - we cant secure land, and we are really unsure now what the future will bring.


If anyone wants the pigs or cattle on long term/permanent loan, in exchange for pork/beef once a year, I would be more than happy to consider this as an option.


Mainly I'd like to thank you all again for your kindness.


Caroline
xxxxx
"A good farmer is nothing more nor less than a handy man with a sense of humus"

Crooksy86

  • Joined Aug 2013
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #24 on: August 14, 2013, 10:00:07 pm »
Hi,

Sorry to hear you're having to give everything up.

Could be interested in a couple of bits (coop and trailer) and possibly a lop &/or Shetland.

Please feel free to pm/email me if they're still available.

Stuart

17AndCounting

  • Joined Apr 2013
  • Kent
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #25 on: August 14, 2013, 11:01:01 pm »

I'm sorry to hear you're having problems. I hope you manage to sort sopmething out.

Please can you let me know if you have rehomed your chickens? Thanks.

Mammyshaz

  • Joined Feb 2012
  • Durham
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #26 on: August 14, 2013, 11:06:50 pm »
Just a thought but are you in a financial position to rent your place to newcomers to smallholding?
I would love the opportunity to do this with stock already established and regular input from owners to guide us.

Horse & Farm

  • Joined Dec 2011
  • North Cumbria
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #27 on: August 15, 2013, 10:13:35 am »

We dont own our place, sorry about that!



"A good farmer is nothing more nor less than a handy man with a sense of humus"

sokel

  • Joined Jun 2012
  • S W northumberland
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #28 on: August 15, 2013, 10:49:46 am »
I have emailed you Caroline  :thumbsup:
Graham

hexhammeasure

  • Joined Jun 2008
    • golocal food
    • Facebook
Re: Selling up with broken hearts
« Reply #29 on: August 16, 2013, 09:21:14 am »
Do you still have the straw chopper? I would be interested in buying it for a local co-operative please PM me some details and price if you could

Thanks
Ian

 

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